underwent

[ uhn-der-went ]

verb

1. the simple past tense of undergo.

underwent

/ ˌʌndəˈwɛnt /

verb

1. the past tense of undergo

Example Sentences

They had been staying at Crossroads Village but had to leave while it underwent renovations.

From Los Angeles Times

David Geffen Hall’s $550 Million Question: The New York Philharmonic’s home underwent an extensive renovation that was finished two years ago.

From New York Times

He underwent several operations and suffered complications and infections.

From BBC

Everyone who underwent a chest X-ray received a badge and randomly selected people spotted wearing badges received small gifts such as chocolates, chickens, and cigarettes.

From BBC

But although that draft law underwent extensive scrutiny by MPs, it was not introduced to Parliament by the time of July's election.

From BBC

Related Words

• bear
• endure
• experience
• go through
• have
• meet with
• see
• suffer
• sustain
• withstand