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undergo
verb un·der·go \ˌən-dər-ˈgō\
: to experience or endure (something)
-went \-ˈwent\un·der·gone\-ˈgȯn also -ˈgän\un·der·go·ing\-ˈgō-iŋ, -ˈgȯ(-)iŋ\
Full Definition of UNDERGO
transitive verb
1
: to submit to : endure
2
: to go through : experience <undergo a transformation>
3
obsolete : undertake
4
obsolete : to partake of
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First Known Use of UNDERGO
14th century
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UNDERGO Defined for Kids
undergo
verb un·der·go \ˌən-dər-ˈgō\
un·der·went \-ˈwent\un·der·gone \-ˈgȯn\un·der·go·ing \-ˈgō-iŋ\
Definition of UNDERGO for Kids
: to experience or endure (something) <I have to undergo an operation.> <He underwent a change of feelings.>
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