Local English word record

suffice

verb · 1 sense

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

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Examples

  • A few words would answer
  • This car suits my purpose well
  • Will $100 do?
  • A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
  • Nothing else will serve

Word relationships

Synonyms

do, answer, serve

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