suffer
verb (used without object)
to undergo or feel pain or distress.
has suffered
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present perfectof suffer (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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As the state has relied heavily on its water, the Delta’s ecosystem has suffered, and native fish populations have declined.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
With cash flows still largely generated by marketing on its search platform, Baidu has suffered in recent years from a pronounced slump in Chinese consumer spending.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Oman, which says it is a neutral country in this conflict, has suffered a number of strikes from Iran since the conflict broke out.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Emery has suffered defeats by Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea - the first two with Sevilla, and then losing on penalties to the Blues in Dublin with Villarreal in 2021.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
He adds: “I believe Reggie has suffered enough. He needs to be able to forget it and move on.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
