suffer (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌfər/
Definition
To experience or undergo something bad, such as pain, distress, or loss.
Examples
She had to suffer the loss of her beloved pet.
He suffered a serious injury during the game.
Many people suffer from allergies during the spring.
How to Use suffer
- suffer from (prepositional phrase)
- To experience a particular illness or problem. — "He suffers from chronic back pain."
- suffer a loss (collocation)
- To experience the death of someone or the loss of something valuable. — "The family suffered a terrible loss when their house burned down."
- suffer greatly (collocation)
- To experience a very large amount of pain or a severe problem. — "The crops suffered greatly due to the drought."
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