Undergo - English meaning

verb

Carry the weight of; support.

Usage examples:

The bees form large colonies and need the thick branches of tall trees to bear the weight of their …

noun

A large, heavy mammal that walks on the soles of its feet, having thick fur and a very short tail. bears are related to the dog family but most species are omnivorous.

Usage examples:

Recent dna analysis indicates that giant pandas are more closely related to bears and red pandas ar…

noun

Be pregnant with

adjective

Ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

Usage examples:

A brave soldier

noun

A north american indian warrior.

Usage examples:

Thwarting a u.s. raid at the battle of the little bighorn in 1876, sioux and cheyenne braves took n…

verb

Endure or face (unpleasant conditions or behaviour) without showing fear.

Usage examples:

These six men braved the rough seas

phrasal verb

Be subject to or the object of

phrasal verb

To receive blame or criticism

Usage examples:

The mayor came in for a lot of criticism of his remarks.

verb

Unexpectedly be faced with or experience (something hostile or difficult).

Usage examples:

We have encountered one small problem

noun

An unexpected or casual meeting with someone or something.

Usage examples:

She felt totally unnerved by the encounter

verb

To meet someone unexpectedly, or to experience, esp. something unpleasant

Usage examples:

In the kitchen i encountered a woman i had never seen before., he was shocked by the hostility he e…

verb

Suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.

Usage examples:

It seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain

verb

Undergo or be subjected to

verb

To experience and bear something difficult, painful, or unpleasant

Usage examples:

[ t ] we had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport.

noun

Practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

Usage examples:

He had learned his lesson by painful experience

verb

Encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence).

Usage examples:

The company is experiencing difficulties

noun

(the process of getting) knowledge or skill that is obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things, or something that happens which has an effect on you

Usage examples:

[ u ] do you have any experience working with children?, [ u ] i know from experience that it can g…

noun

The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin, or the corresponding part in an animal.

Usage examples:

She was scarlet in the face and perspiring profusely

verb

Short for typeface.

noun

The front of the head including the eyes, nose, and mouth

Usage examples:

Cal hid his face in his hands., we climbed the north face of mount washington., they are faced with…

phrasal verb

To accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly

Usage examples:

I can put up with the house being messy, but i hate it if it's not clean., he's so moody - i don't …

phrasal verb

To be willing to accept someone or something that is unpleasant or not desirable

Usage examples:

I don’t know why she puts up with him.

verb

Be given, presented with, or paid (something).

Usage examples:

The band will receive a £100,000 advance

verb

Get something; come into possession of

verb

To get or be given something

Usage examples:

She received a letter from her son., i’ll receive my bachelor’s degree in the spring., the presiden…

verb

Have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.

Usage examples:

Lionel stood in the doorway

noun

An attitude towards a particular issue; a position taken in an argument.

Usage examples:

The party's tough stand on immigration

verb

Be standing; be upright

verb

Strengthen or support physically or mentally.

Usage examples:

This thought had sustained him throughout the years

noun

An effect or facility on a keyboard or electronic instrument whereby a note can be sustained after the key is released.

Usage examples:

She has a decent voice, but it was her sustain on the more difficult notes that really impressed.

verb

Allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one dislikes or disagrees with) without interference.

Usage examples:

A regime unwilling to tolerate dissent

verb

To bear something unpleasant or annoying, or to keep going despite difficulties

Usage examples:

Athletes often have to tolerate a lot of pain., they don’t have the best service, but i tolerate it…

verb

Commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.

Usage examples:

A firm of builders undertook the construction work

verb

Catch up with and pass (another vehicle) while travelling on the inside.

Usage examples:

He undertook me, at 70 mph, while on his mobile phone

verb

Enter upon an activity or enterprise

noun

The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

Usage examples:

If the weather's good we can go for a walk

verb

Wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere.

Usage examples:

His skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life

noun

The conditions in the air at a particular time, such as wind, rain, or temperature

Usage examples:

I always wear gloves in cold weather., expect some nasty weather tomorrow, possibly even a thunders…

verb

Remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist.

Usage examples:

The structure had been designed to withstand winds of more than 100 mph

verb

To receive without being changed or damaged by something powerful; bear

Usage examples:

The building has to be strong enough to withstand severe winds and storms., coaches have to be toug…