undergo
/ˌʌndɚˈɡoʊ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: undergoes · undergoing · underwent · undergone
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To experience; to pass through a phase.
Verb
Examples
The project is undergoing great changes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To suffer or endure; bear with.
Verb
Examples
The victim underwent great trauma.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “undergo” mean?
To experience; to pass through a phase.
Is “undergo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.