Meaning & use

suffice

verb·Academic

To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose.

See it in a sentence

A simple thank-you note will suffice; you don't need to buy her a gift.

Two witnesses should suffice to confirm what actually happened that night.

A note on using this word

Often used in the fixed phrase 'suffice it to say,' meaning no further explanation is needed.

Words with a similar meaning

satisfyserve

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