Undergo

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

Definitions of undergo

verb to experience or endure something, typically something difficult or challenging

Example Sentences

A1 I undergo a medical check-up every year.

A2 She will undergo training before starting her new job.

B1 Patients undergoing surgery must follow specific pre-operation instructions.

B2 The company underwent a major restructuring to improve efficiency.

C1 The athlete underwent rigorous training to prepare for the competition.

C2 The organization is undergoing a complete overhaul to adapt to changing market trends.

Examples of undergo in a Sentence

formal The patient will undergo surgery tomorrow to remove the tumor.

informal I heard she's going to undergo a makeover before the big event.

slang He's planning to undergo a major glow-up this summer.

figurative Sometimes we have to undergo hardships to grow stronger.

Grammatical Forms of undergo

• past tense: underwent
• plural: undergoes
• comparative: more undergo
• superlative: most undergo
• present tense: undergo
• future tense: will undergo
• perfect tense: has undergone
• continuous tense: is undergoing
• singular: undergo
• positive degree: undergo
• infinitive: to undergo
• gerund: undergoing
• participle: undergone

Origin and Evolution of undergo

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'undergo' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'undergān' which means 'to undergo, endure'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'undergo' has retained its original meaning of experiencing or enduring something, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe going through a process or procedure.