Synonyms for
Underwent
Definition
to have gone through a change or process
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- underwent surgery
- underwent treatment
- underwent changes
- underwent testing
- underwent a transformation
- underwent a process
- underwent renovation
Word family
noun undergoing
verb undergo
Usage note
Underwent is the past tense of 'undergo'. It implies experiencing something, often something significant, difficult, or transformative.
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Example sentences
- She underwent a major transformation after starting her new job.
- He underwent a heart transplant last year.
- The company underwent several changes in leadership.
- The building underwent renovations to make it more accessible.
- The athlete underwent a rigorous training program to prepare for the competition.
Quotes
Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. Choose wisely. - Karen Kaiser Clark
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. - Charles Darwin