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undergo

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/ · UK /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/

Forms: undergoes, undergoing, underwent, undergone

undergo means: To experience a process, treatment, or change.

verb

EXPERIENCEB2

To experience a process, treatment, or change.

  • She will undergo surgery tomorrow.
  • The building underwent major repairs.
  • All applicants must undergo a medical examination.

Similar words: experience, go through

Common phrases: undergo surgery, undergo treatment, undergo changes

SUFFERC1

To experience something painful or difficult.

  • They underwent terrible hardship.
  • She had undergone months of severe stress.
  • Nobody should undergo such a painful ordeal.

Similar words: suffer, endure, go through

Common phrases: undergo hardship, undergo an ordeal, undergo severe stress

Questions about undergo

What does undergo mean?

To experience a process, treatment, or change.

What is undergo in other languages?

Türkçe: geçirmek · Español: someterse a · Français: subir · Deutsch: durchmachen · Italiano: subire · 日本語: 受ける

What does underwent mean?

“underwent” is the past tense of “undergo”.

What does undergone mean?

“undergone” is the past participle of “undergo”.

How do you pronounce undergo?

In American English /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/; in British English /ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/.

How do you use undergo in a sentence?

She will undergo surgery tomorrow. The building underwent major repairs.

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