suffer
undergo or be subjected to
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,455 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 12,614 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.006% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- undergo or be subjected to also: endure He suffered the penaltyMany saints suffered martyrdom
- undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) also: sustain, have, get She suffered a fracture in the accidentHe had an insulin shock after eating three candy bars
- experience (emotional) pain Every time her husband gets drunk, she suffers
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant also: digest, endure, stick out, stomach, bear, stand I cannot bear his constant criticismThe new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks
- get worse His grades suffered
- feel pain or be in pain also: hurt
suffer in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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I have been betrayed, and I must suffer for all.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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The Negro has suffered much and is willing to suffer more.
The Red Record Tabulated Statistics · Ida B. Wells-Barnett · Chapter 1
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The enchantment of my father's companionship caused me to suffer proportionately in his absence.
The Adventures of Harry Richmond — Complete · George Meredith · Chapter 1
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You are very merry and contented, but I suffer hunger and thirst, so give me a trifle.’
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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Lycurgus wonder'd much, men would provide Good stallions for their mares, and yet would suffer Their fair wives to be barren.
The White Devil · John Webster · Chapter 1