Meaning & use
undergo
To experience or be subjected to something, especially a process, change, or difficult event.
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The patient will undergo surgery early tomorrow morning.
The company underwent major restructuring after the merger was finalized.
A note on using this word
Undergo is typically used with challenging or significant processes, such as surgery, training, or transformation, rather than trivial events.
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