suffered
Pronunciation: [ˈsʌfərd]
Context: "pain or hardship"
(verb) to feel pain or discomfort, either physically or emotionally. It's when someone goes through something really tough or hurts in some way.
Example
She suffered through her flu, but she still managed to go to school.
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He didn't suffer at all during the training; he found it easy and fun.
Example
Did you suffer from any side effects after taking the medicine?
Context: "allow something to happen"
(verb) to let something happen or to not stop it. This often means letting someone else do something that may not be good for them.
Example
The teacher suffered the students to play quietly during recess.
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She didn't suffer him to leave early from class, because the lesson was important.
Example
Why did you suffer that behavior in your friend?
Context: "experience negative events"
(verb) to go through an experience that is bad or not wanted. This can include losing something important or facing a challenge.
Example
The team suffered a loss last week, but they learned a lot from it.
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They did not suffer any setbacks during the project, everything went smoothly.
Example
Have you ever suffered a big disappointment in your life?