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to suffer
01
to have an illness or disease
Intransitive: to suffer from a disease
Example
The child suffered from a high fever and cough, prompting his parents to take him to the doctor.
Access to quality healthcare is crucial for those who suffer from chronic illnesses, ensuring timely diagnosis and effective treatment.
The elderly man suffered from arthritis, finding it increasingly challenging to perform simple tasks like tying his shoes.
02
to experience mental or physical pain
Transitive
Example
Many people suffer silently from mental health conditions, facing stigma and discrimination in seeking help.
She suffered from a severe headache, making it difficult for her to focus on her work.
Despite her best efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle, she still suffered from occasional bouts of insomnia, leaving her feeling exhausted and irritable.
03
to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant
Transitive: to suffer something bad
Example
Many people suffer from allergies during the pollen season.
The company suffered financial losses during the economic downturn.
Last year, the region suffered from a severe drought.
04
to feel deep emotional distress or anguish
Intransitive
05
to endure or tolerate something or someone unpleasant
Transitive: to suffer something unpleasant
06
to decline or deteriorate in quality, condition, or appearance
Intransitive
07
to feel discomfort, distress, or unease due to a particular condition or situation
Intransitive: to suffer from sth
08
to experience physical discomfort or pain
Intransitive
09
to face a disadvantage or experience harm, loss, or difficulty
Intransitive
10
to experience or endure something negative, harmful, or unpleasant
Transitive: to suffer a negative or unpleasant situation
11
to have or display a particular habit, tendency, or characteristic
Intransitive: to suffer from a habit or tendency
Example
The child suffered from a high fever and cough, prompting his parents to take him to the doctor.
Access to quality healthcare is crucial for those who suffer from chronic illnesses, ensuring timely diagnosis and effective treatment.
The elderly man suffered from arthritis, finding it increasingly challenging to perform simple tasks like tying his shoes.
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