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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While a free VPN may suffice for occasional use, paid VPNs offer a far superior experience.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the Netherlands.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A couple of examples related to Colossal should suffice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"I can't go into the detail of what was in that brief but suffice it to say that we had to investigate how those processes had been executed," she said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“Three hundred better still. But thirteen may suffice to carry us to Westeros.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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