undergo
verb
un·der·go
ˌən-dər-ˈgō 
underwent
ˌən-dər-ˈwent
; undergone
ˌən-dər-ˈgȯn
; undergone
ˌən-dər-ˈgȯn
also -ˈgän
; undergoing
ˌən-dər-ˈgō-iŋ
-ˈgȯ(-)iŋ
1
: to submit to : endure
2
: to go through : experience
undergo a transformation
3
obsolete
: undertake
4
obsolete
: to partake of
Examples of undergo in a Sentence
She will have to undergo an operation.
some people undergo a complete transformation while away at college
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Now run by Belmond, which is owned by LVMH, the Splendido has been undergoing a major renovation spearheaded by acclaimed designer Martin Brudnizki since 2023.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
To ensure safety, choose supplements that have undergone third-party testing.
—Devineé Lingo, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
Now run by Belmond, which is owned by LVMH, the Splendido has been undergoing a major renovation spearheaded by acclaimed designer Martin Brudnizki since 2023.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
People who develop symptoms should speak with their doctor immediately to undergo testing.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
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undergo
verb
un·der·go
ˌən-dər-ˈgō
1
: endure sense 2
undergo an operation
2
: to pass through : experience
undergoing a change
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