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suffered

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌfərd]

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Learn how to use suffered in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

They did not suffer any setbacks during the project, everything went smoothly.

Example

Have you ever suffered a big disappointment in your life?

How to pronounce suffered

Pronunciation: [ˈsʌfərd]

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