Definition
Suffer — to undergo or endure pain, distress, or hardship.
Main Meanings
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To feel or experience physical or emotional pain.
Example: She suffered from a severe headache. -
To encounter or go through something unpleasant or undesirable.
Example: The team suffered a defeat in the finals. -
To bear, sustain, or be adversely affected by loss or damage.
Example: The company suffered major losses during the storm.
“To suffer” often implies endurance through adversity, whether emotional, physical, or situational.
Usage Notes
The verb may describe both personal pain and broader contexts — from emotional struggles to social, financial, or even institutional hardship.
Etymology
Derived from Latin sufferre, meaning “to bear up” or “to endure,” from sub- (“under”) and ferre (“to carry”).
Author’s Summary:
The verb “suffer” expresses enduring pain, loss, or adversity, highlighting human resilience in the face of discomfort or hardship.
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