suffer
/ˈsʌfə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: suffers · suffered
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To undergo hardship.
Verb
Examples
Many artists suffer before becoming famous.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Verb
Examples
At least he didn't suffer when he died in the car crash.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “suffer” mean?
To undergo hardship.
Is “suffer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.