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undergo

verb un·der·go \ˌən-dər-ˈgō\

: to experience or endure (something)

-went \-ˈwent\un·der·gone\-ˈgn also -ˈgän\un·der·go·ing\-ˈgō-iŋ, -ˈg(-)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 \-ˈgn\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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