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Meaning of 'suffice' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Suffice [ v. i.]
- To be enough, or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be equal to the end proposed; to be adequate.
2 . Suffice [ v. t.]
- To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of.
- To furnish; to supply adequately.

Meaning of 'suffice' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . suffice [ v]
Meaning (1):
- be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
Example in sentence:
  • A few words would answer;
  • A `B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school;
  • Nothing else will serve;
  • This car suits my purpose well;
  • Will $100 do?

Nearby Words:

suf- suffer sufferable sufferance suffered sufferer suffering sufficed sufficience sufficiency

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