Definitions

suffice

[suh-fahys, -fahyz] / səˈfaɪs, -ˈfaɪz /

VERB

be adequate, enough

Synonyms

STRONGEST

get by satisfy

STRONG

answer avail content do meet serve suit

WEAK

be good enough be sufficient be the ticket do the trick fill the bill go over big hack it hit the spot make a hit make the grade meet requirement

Antonyms

STRONG

displease miss refuse

WEAK

dissatisfy

Example Sentences

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“I anticipate that most, if not all, states will eventually issue forms of identification that suffice to establish lawful presence.”

From Salon

A score of a difference at the end will suffice for Scotland.

From BBC

A simple “thank you” would not suffice for 30 to 60 minutes of your time, especially in the wake of such a dangerous cold front.

From MarketWatch

Potato sacks were restitched as dresses for the girls while ugly brogans that didn’t fit had to suffice as shoes.

From Los Angeles Times

The streets of America did not need to be paved with gold; it would suffice to be less mired in muck.

From The Wall Street Journal