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Meaning of suffer

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

suffer

Pronunciation:/ˈsʌfə//ˈsʌfɚ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To undergo hardship.

    Example: Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?

  2. To feel pain.

    Example: At least he didn't suffer when he died in the car crash.

  3. To become worse.

    Example: If you keep partying like this, your school-work will suffer.

  4. To endure, undergo.

    Example: I've been suffering your insults for years.