suffer

/ˈsʌfə/
verb 5

Collocations

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(verb.)

ADV

a lot, badly, greatly, severely, terribly

The local economy suffered greatly after the factory closed down last year.

needlessly

Many patients suffered needlessly because the hospital didn't have enough pain medication.

VERB + SUFFER

be likely to

People who work long hours are likely to suffer from stress and exhaustion.

PREP

for

If you eat too much cake, you will suffer for it later.

from

My grandfather has suffered from back pain for many years.

with

My grandmother has suffered with arthritis in her knees for many years now.

PHRASES

suffer in silence

When my friend broke up with her boyfriend, she suffered in silence rather than burdening others with her problems.

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