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undergoes

 

[ ˌʌndərˈɡoʊz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

experiencing change

To undergo means to experience or endure a process, change, or treatment. This is often used in contexts where significant modifications or transformations are taking place.

Synonyms

endure, experience, go through, suffer

Examples of usage

  • He undergoes surgery next week.
  • She underwent a dramatic change in her lifestyle.
  • The project undergoes several revisions before completion.
  • Students undergo rigorous training to prepare for the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "undergoes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sofre

🇮🇳 व्यतीत करता है

🇩🇪 durchläuft

🇮🇩 mengalami

🇺🇦 зазнає

🇵🇱 przechodzi

🇯🇵 受ける

🇫🇷 subit

🇪🇸 sufre

🇹🇷 geçirir

🇰🇷 겪다

🇸🇦 يتعرض ل

🇨🇿 prochází

🇸🇰 prežíva

🇨🇳 经历

🇸🇮 preživi

🇮🇸 fer í gegnum

🇰🇿 бастан кешіреді

🇬🇪 გამოიცდის

🇦🇿 keçirir

🇲🇽 sufre

Etymology

The term 'undergo' originates from the Old English word 'underġān,' which means 'to go or come under.' It combines 'under,' suggesting support or subordination, with 'go,' implying movement or progression. Over the centuries, 'undergo' evolved in usage, particularly in legal and medical contexts, to denote the experience of something often challenging or significant. It became a more formalized term in English literature by the 15th century, where it was used to describe processes of treatment or change, such as in medical terminologies. Today, 'undergo' is broadly used to describe any significant change or process, from personal experiences to formal transformations in various fields.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,144, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.