What does suffice mean?
Suffice means (intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough..
Suffice
/səˈfaɪs/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.
- (transitive) To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of.
- (archaic) To furnish; to supply adequately.
Example Sentences
For this plum cake, two eggs should suffice.
To recount almighty works, / What words or tongue of seraph can suffice?
A joint of lamb sufficed even his enormous appetite.
Lord Brougham's salary would have sufficed more than ninety Prussian judges.
During the festival, the temple suffices food to the beggars.
The king sufficed his army with food and weapons before the great battle.
Synonyms for suffice
Antonyms for suffice
Related Words
Word Forms
- suffices
- sufficing
- sufficed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for suffice?
Common synonyms include work, do, answer.
What is the opposite of suffice?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use suffice in a sentence?
For this plum cake, two eggs should suffice.
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