go through

verb

went through; gone through; going through; goes through

intransitive verb

1
: to continue firmly or obstinately to the end
I was going through with it if it killed meA. W. Long
2
a
: to receive approval or sanction : pass
b
: to come to a desired or satisfactory conclusion

Examples of go through in a Sentence

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Mullins, who has previously gone through confirmation hearings for the Superior and Appellate courts, is expected to be overwhelmingly confirmed Tuesday by the House and Senate. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Jan. 2025 Kann’s ascent stands out as a bright spot in a city that has recently gone through some dark patches. Tony Perrottet, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2025 What ended with the final started back in Florida, at Evert’s academy, but to realize it all Keys had to go through it. Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025 One of the most humbling experiences an individual can go through is raising kids. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for go through 

Word History

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of go through was in 1513

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“Go through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/go%20through. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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