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undergo

[/ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/]
verb
sofrer, submeter-se a, passar por
1. to experience or be subjected to something, typically something unpleasant or arduous
She will undergo surgery next week.
Ela vai se submeter a uma cirurgia na próxima semana.
2. to endure or sustain
The company will undergo significant changes.
A empresa vai passar por mudanças significativas.
3. to go through a process or transformation
The substance underwent a chemical reaction.
A substância sofreu uma reação química.
Synonyms
experienceenduresuffersustaingo throughsubmit to
Antonyms
avoidescapeevade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sofrer, submeter-se a, passar por
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
passar por, enfrentar
Alternative usage emphasizing facing or confronting
Portugal
sofrer, submeter-se a
European Portuguese prefers 'sofrer' in medical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

undergo a trial
undergo scrutiny
undergo transformation
undergo treatment
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