According to the Cambridge Dictionary:

A suffix is a letter or group of letters added at the end of a word which makes a new word.

Different from prefixes, which usually do not change the class of the base word, suffixes usually change the class of the word. (e.g., from noun to verb). In this class, you will learn how to form verbs by adding suffixes to nouns and adjectives.

SUFFIX MEANING EXAMPLES
-en to become awaken, darken, widen, shorten, strengthen, soften
-ise/-ize* to make or become sympathize, empathize. symbolize, characterize
-ate to become activate, liquidate, collaborate, create, fabricate
-ify, -fy to make or become justify, purify, amplify, satisfy, specify, classify

*Both forms are correct. It is more common to use -ise in American English and -ize in British English.

Choose five words from the list and write sentences using them

  1. I shortened my work hours to have more time.
  2. White doves symbolize peace.
  3. Neil Druckmann created one of the most amazing videogames sagas: The Last of Us.
  4. He can’t justify his own actions.
  5. Cats fights always awaken me in the middle of the night.