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suffer

The correct spelling is suffer.

How to pronounce suffer

/ˈsʌfə/
verb

IPA: /ˈsʌfə/

Say it like: Suf-fer

The correct spelling is suffer. To undergo hardship. For example: "Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

Usage Examples

Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?

At least he didn't suffer when he died in the car crash.

If you keep partying like this, your school-work will suffer.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To undergo hardship.
  2. 2.To feel pain.
  3. 3.To become worse.
  4. 4.To endure, undergo.
  5. 5.To allow.

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