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suffer vs let

let vs suffer

suffer is not a noun while let is a noun.

suffer and let both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
suffer No No Yes No
let Yes No Yes No
As verbs, let is a hypernym of suffer; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than suffer:
  • suffer: put up with something or somebody unpleasant
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of suffer include allow, countenance, permit.
suffer (noun) let (noun)
a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
suffer (verb) let (verb)
be in pain leave unchanged
undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
feel unwell or uncomfortable actively cause something to happen
get worse in quality consent to, give permission; permit
be set at a disadvantage grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
put up with something or somebody unpleasant make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
experience (emotional) pain
feel physical pain
undergo or be subjected to
undergo or suffer
be given to
Difference between suffer and let

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