Meaning & Definition of word "Suffice"
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Suffice
/səˈfaɪs/
verb:
- 1. to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose
- Example: A simple salad will suffice for a light lunch.
- 2. to meet the needs or requirements
- Example: His qualifications should suffice to get him the job.
- 3. to be sufficient or adequate
- Example: Two hours should suffice for me to complete the task.
- 4. to satisfy or fulfill
- Example: Their reassurance will suffice to calm my fears.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'suffire' and Latin 'sufficere', meaning 'to meet, to be enough'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
suffice it to say:
It is enough to say; without elaboration.
suffice for the time being:
To be adequate for the current situation.
suffice one's needs:
To meet someone's requirements or desires.
Related Words
sufficient:
Enough to meet the needs.
sufficiency:
The state of being adequate.