undergo
/ˌʌndəˈɡəʊ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌndərˈɡəʊ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-dər-ˈgō/ (ame, mw)
undergo — verb
- undergopresent simple I / you / we / they
- undergoeshe / she / it
- underwentpast simple
- undergonepast participle
- undergoing-ing form
1. to go through an event, process, or medical procedure that changes your situatio
to go through an event, process, or medical procedure that changes your situation or body, often in a challenging way
Hoa had to undergo surgery after breaking her ankle in a cycling accident.
collocation: undergo surgery
The company underwent major changes after the new CEO was appointed.
undergo + change (institutional context)
All new medicines must undergo rigorous testing before they can be sold.
Nia underwent six months of daily training before running her first marathon.
After the earthquake, the damaged bridge had to undergo major structural repairs.
- experience
broader and neutral emotionally; 'experience' covers both pleasant and unpleasant situations, while 'undergo' implies difficulty or transformation
- go through
more informal; used in everyday speech for similar contexts (go through surgery, go through a divorce)
- endure
stronger emphasis on suffering and perseverance; suggests the experience was painful or difficult to bear
- face
focuses on confronting something rather than completing it; you can face a challenge without necessarily undergoing the whole process
文法句型
undergo + noun phrase (surgery / changes / testing / training / repairs)
用法筆記
Frequently used with objects related to medical treatment (surgery, therapy), institutional processes (testing, inspection), or significant transformation (change, renovation). In everyday conversation, go through is more common than undergo, which sounds more formal.