suffer

Definition

To undergo hardship.

Etymology

From Middle English suffren, from Anglo-Norman suffrir, from Latin sufferre (“to offer, hold up, bear, suffer”), from sub- (“up, under”) + ferō (“I carry”), from Proto-Indo-European *bʰer- (“to bear, carry”). Displaced native Old English þrōwian.

Example Sentences

• "Many artists suffer before becoming famous."
• "At least he didn't suffer when he died in the car crash."
• "If you keep partying like this, your school-work will suffer."

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