suffer
verb (used without object)
to undergo or feel pain or distress.
suffered
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past participleof suffer.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof suffer.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sufferverb (used without object)to undergo or feel pain or distress.
Example Sentences
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Patterson claims she suffered several counts of "substantial miscarriage of justice" because the trial judge erred in deciding what evidence could be presented.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Our focus is on the families and loved ones of our colleagues who suffered from the attack,” the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Makhachev, who is a former lightweight world champion, extended his glittering record to 29 wins and one defeat, while 28-year-old Machado Garry suffered the second loss of his 19-fight career.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the incident on Saturday.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Unfortunately, Phineas is not the only person to have suffered damage to the frontal cortex.
From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman
