- present tense form of suffer (3rd person singular).
suffers
Example Sentences
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But as her mom’s care needs progressed, Valencia began providing 24-hour care for her mother, who also suffers from aphasia — a language disorder that impairs speaking, understanding, reading and writing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026
A former international manager, speaking anonymously to BBC Sport, said it is his belief that the 2024 Ballon d'Or runner-up suffers from "the anxiety of wanting to be the protagonist".
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Europe suffers from higher electricity prices than the U.S. and China, which will hamper its ability to attract data centers, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
The diversion request was granted last year after Perry argued that he suffers from mental health issues due to his time in the armed forces, Ilacqua said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
But as soon as he steps through the front door of their duplex in Harper Woods, Father Mike suffers an immediate drop in status.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
