undergo — to experience or be subjected to something, typically something unpleasant or demanding
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to experience or be subjected to something, typically something unpleasant or demanding
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
Example Sentences
- My phone underwent a complete transformation after I dropped it in the toilet.
- Students undergo stress during exam period.
- The old building will undergo renovation to become a trendy cafe.
undergo
VERB[/ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/]
to experience or be subjected to something, typically something unpleasant or demanding
She underwent the surgery alone — and came out the other side someone slightly different.
UNDER pressure, you GO — that is what it means to undergo.
Undergo the pull — outgrow the undertow — and surface on your own terms.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'undergān', combining the prefix 'under-' (beneath, below) with 'gān' (to go). The word has been used since Old English times to describe the action of going through or experiencing something.
Breakdown
under- (beneath, below) + go (to move, proceed) = undergo (to experience or be subjected to)
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📝Examples
“My phone underwent a complete transformation after I dropped it in the toilet.”
“Students undergo stress during exam period.”
“The old building will undergo renovation to become a trendy cafe.”
“He underwent a personality change after watching too many cat videos.”
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