Suffice
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /səˈfaɪs/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Suffice is a verb meaning (intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.
Meaning
(intransitive) To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.
More Meanings
- (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.
A joint of lamb sufficed even his enormous appetite.
During the festival, the temple suffices food to the beggars.
To recount almighty works, / What words or tongue of seraph can suffice?
Word Forms
- suffices
- sufficing
- sufficed
Synonyms for suffice
Depending on context, synonyms include work, do, answer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include answer, do, sufficient, adequate, enough, serve.
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