Bear
Bear verb - To put up with (something painful or difficult).
Usage example: I can't bear the thought of losing another loved one
Suffer is a synonym for bear in endure topic. In some cases you can use "Suffer" instead a verb "Bear", when it comes to topics like tolerate, toleration, allow, accept. archaic substitute
Mutual synonyms
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Michael is used to the idea that he as a Knight would bear and suffer burdens so others do not.
Source: Literature / Small Favor -
For example a costs indemnity will often read "[Party A] will indemnify, reimburse and hold harmless [Party B] against any losses, costs or expenses [Party B] may incur, suffer or bear..."
Source: Rule of Three -
She decides to bear all the evils of Equestria upon her back, and suffer eternally herself just so no one else has to ever suffer anymore.
Source: Powered by a Forsaken Child
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