To be inflicted with or affected by
To feel deep sadness, distress or anguish
“The family would suffer greatly from the passing of their dear grandfather.”
To become, or appear worse, in quality
“The quality of the company's products would continue to suffer under incompetent management.”
To be afflicted by
“If you have allergic asthma, you or other family members may well also suffer from eczema or hay fever.”
To be subjected to
“Terry Conklin would suffer a humiliating defeat to James Roper in the ring despite the great amount of hype.”
(archaic) To tolerate
“I will no longer suffer your incessant self-aggrandizement!”
To allow (someone) to do something
“My conscience would not suffer me to accept any more.”
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