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permit vs suffer

suffer vs permit

permit is a noun but suffer is not a noun.

permit and suffer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
permit Yes No Yes No
suffer No No Yes No
As verbs, suffer is a hyponym of permit; that is, suffer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than permit:
  • permit: consent to, give permission; permit
  • suffer: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
permit (noun) suffer (noun)
the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
a legal document giving official permission to do something
permit (verb) suffer (verb)
consent to, give permission; permit be in pain
allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting undergo (as of injuries and illnesses)
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen feel unwell or uncomfortable
get worse in quality
be set at a disadvantage
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
experience (emotional) pain
feel physical pain
undergo or be subjected to
undergo or suffer
be given to
Difference between permit and suffer

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