suffice

verb

sə-ˈfīs How to pronounce suffice (audio)
Definition of sufficenext
as in to do
to be enough I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice?

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Recent Examples of suffice Around 3–5 grams of creatine per day should suffice, experts agreed. — Jenna Anderson, HEALTH, 12 Aug. 2026 Because of this, the majority of big-ship Alaska cruises require passengers to carry a passport, though there are some exceptions where a birth certificate can suffice. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Without getting into all the lists, suffice to say Caminero — who turned 23 on July 5 — is doing things few big-leaguers have ever done at that age. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026 Sometimes not even the passion and chemistry will suffice, Scorpio. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for suffice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffice
  1. do
  2. serve
Verb
  • About how many pounds of fish do each of these strapping, 1,100-lb lads eat per day?
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The episode isn’t quite done, despite leaving off on an explosive note.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of do
Verb
  • It’s been hot in Pasadena lately, and according to Cat Chen, the best way to deal with the heat is simple—have your friends over, keep the AC running, and serve a refreshing menu alongside a crisp white wine.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Rio Indio reservoir project is a plan to create a new lake to feed the canal, increase water storage capacity, mitigate lower water levels and serve as a safety measure against future droughts.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of serve

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“Suffice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffice. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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