suffered

[ˈsʌfəd]

suffered Definition

  • 1experienced or underwent something unpleasant, painful, or difficult
  • 2tolerated or allowed something undesirable to happen

Using suffered: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "suffered" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She suffered a lot of pain after the surgery.

  • Example

    The company has suffered significant financial losses this quarter.

  • Example

    He suffered from depression for many years.

  • Example

    The town suffered severe damage in the hurricane.

suffered Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for suffered

Phrases with suffered

  • to endure hardship without complaining or seeking help

    Example

    She was suffering in silence with her illness until her family convinced her to see a doctor.

  • to be patient and tolerant with people who are foolish or annoying

    Example

    As a teacher, she learned to suffer fools gladly and help her students learn from their mistakes.

  • suffer the consequences

    to experience the negative effects or results of one's actions or decisions

    Example

    If you don't study for the exam, you will suffer the consequences and fail.

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Summary: suffered in Brief

The verb 'suffered' [ˈsʌfəd] means to experience or undergo something unpleasant, painful, or difficult. It can also mean to tolerate or allow something undesirable to happen. Examples include physical pain, financial losses, illnesses, and damage. Phrases like 'suffer in silence' and 'suffer fools gladly' denote patience and endurance, while 'suffer the consequences' implies experiencing negative effects of one's actions.