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    Suffer

    /ˈsʌfə/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    to experience pain, discomfort, or hardship.
    He had to suffer through a long recovery after the surgery.
    to undergo a change, especially a negative one.
    The region suffered severe damage from the earthquake.
    to tolerate or endure something unpleasant.
    She cannot suffer fools gladly and prefers to work with competent people.
    to allow something to occur.
    They will not suffer any mistakes during the important meeting.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'soffren', from Old French 'sofrer', from Latin 'sufferre', meaning 'to bear, support'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suffer fools gladly
    to tolerate people who are annoying or foolish.
    suffer in silence
    to endure pain or hardship without complaining.
    suffer the consequences
    to experience the negative results of one's actions.

    Related Words

    suffering
    the state of undergoing pain or distress.
    sufferer
    a person who is experiencing pain or hardship.
    sufferable
    capable of being endured.

    Slang Meanings

    to deal with something difficult
    I just had to suffer through that boring meeting.
    to be in a bad situation
    He's really suffering after his breakup.