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suffer through
/ˈsʌfər θruː/◆phrasal verb
endure something difficult
She had to suffer through a boring lecture.
She endured a boring lecture that she didn't enjoy.
informal
To endure or experience something unpleasant or difficult over a period of time.
We suffered through the long flight delays.
We endured the long flight delays, which were frustrating.
He suffered through the painful recovery after surgery.
He endured the painful recovery process after surgery.
This phrase is often used to describe enduring something unpleasant but necessary.
Collocations
suffer through a lectureendure a boring or uninteresting lecturesuffer through a meetingendure a long or tedious meeting
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use 'suffer through' when describing enduring something unpleasant but necessary, often with a sense of resignation.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Use this phrase sparingly to avoid sounding overly negative or dramatic.
Word Origin
The verb 'suffer' comes from Old French 'sufrir', from Latin 'sufferre'. The phrase 'suffer through' combines 'suffer' with 'through' to emphasize enduring something over time.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts to describe enduring something unpleasant but necessary.
Word Breakdown
suffer
to endure pain or discomfort
rootthrough
over a period of time or duration
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