suffice

verb

suf·fice sə-ˈfīs How to pronounce suffice (audio)

also -ˈfīz

sufficed; sufficing

intransitive verb

: to meet or satisfy a need : be sufficient

a brief note will suffice

—often used with an impersonal it

suffice it to say that they are dedicated, serious personalities

Cheryl Aldridge

: to be competent or capable

transitive verb

: to be enough for

a few more should suffice them

sufficer noun

Synonyms

do
serve

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Example Sentences

She's also decided that she can't countenance her mother, who gives Jane cash but demands that her daughter save every receipt or package to prove that she didn't spend the money on drugs. Suffice it to say, their short-lived truce is over.

Alec Klein, A Class Apart: Prodigies, Pressure, and Passion Inside One of America's Best High Schools, 2007 Thirteen years later, I still don't know exactly what to make of this letter. It goes without saying that a simple thank-you note, especially nearly a year late, would have sufficed.

Scott Turow, Atlantic, December 2005 But what of the meteoroids that come from other large objects in the solar system? To escape from Venus or the Earth, matter must be ejected at a velocity of at least seven miles a second; on Mars, three miles a second will suffice.

Donald Goldsmith, Natural History, September 2003 No, you don't need to write a letter. A phone call will suffice. Her example alone should suffice to show that anything is possible.

Recent Examples on the Web Some messes demand a more powerful machine, while for others a compact unit will suffice.

Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 After working with ground meat, thoroughly sanitize your countertop, as well as any utensils or plates used (simple hot detergent water will suffice, Bucknavage says).

Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 29 July 2022 For some, open conversation with family members can suffice.

Robert Klemko, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 Reviews and reaction About the film, meanwhile, suffice it to say that the story here has left many critics utterly shocked.

Andy Meek, BGR, 6 July 2022 For the moment, suffice it to say that although Witherspoon’s note-perfect performance may never be forgotten, Perrotta has reclaimed the name Tracy Flick from the bucket of misogynist punchlines.

Ron Charles, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 As for the trio of animals who play Lulu, suffice it to say that if the film is a hit, kennels won’t be able to breed Belgian Malinoises fast enough.

Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2022 As for what’s in Andy’s appendage-like water bottle, suffice it to say it’s not Evian — and that’s not the least of what’s keeping him going.

Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2021 Well, suffice it to say the streamer has some very good series coming your way in November.

Dana Feldman, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English suffisen, sufficen "to be adequate, be capable," borrowed from Anglo-French suffis-, stem of suffire "to be sufficient for, be adequate," Latinization of Old French sofire, soufire, going back to Vulgar Latin *suffīcere, alteration (with ī from verbs such as dīcere "to say") of Latin sufficere "to provide, appoint, have enough strength or capacity, be adequate," from suf-, assimilated form of sub- sub- + facere "to make, do" — more at fact

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

单词	suffice
释义	suffice verb suf·fice sə-ˈfīs also -ˈfīz sufficed; sufficing intransitive verb 1 : to meet or satisfy a need : be sufficient a brief note will suffice —often used with an impersonal it suffice it to say that they are dedicated, serious personalities Cheryl Aldridge 2 : to be competent or capable transitive verb : to be enough for a few more should suffice them sufficer noun Synonyms do serve See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She's also decided that she can't countenance her mother, who gives Jane cash but demands that her daughter save every receipt or package to prove that she didn't spend the money on drugs. Suffice it to say, their short-lived truce is over. Alec Klein, A Class Apart: Prodigies, Pressure, and Passion Inside One of America's Best High Schools, 2007 Thirteen years later, I still don't know exactly what to make of this letter. It goes without saying that a simple thank-you note, especially nearly a year late, would have sufficed. Scott Turow, Atlantic, December 2005 But what of the meteoroids that come from other large objects in the solar system? To escape from Venus or the Earth, matter must be ejected at a velocity of at least seven miles a second; on Mars, three miles a second will suffice. Donald Goldsmith, Natural History, September 2003 No, you don't need to write a letter. A phone call will suffice. Her example alone should suffice to show that anything is possible. Recent Examples on the Web Some messes demand a more powerful machine, while for others a compact unit will suffice. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 26 Aug. 2022 After working with ground meat, thoroughly sanitize your countertop, as well as any utensils or plates used (simple hot detergent water will suffice, Bucknavage says). Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 29 July 2022 For some, open conversation with family members can suffice. Robert Klemko, BostonGlobe.com, 9 July 2022 Reviews and reaction About the film, meanwhile, suffice it to say that the story here has left many critics utterly shocked. Andy Meek, BGR, 6 July 2022 For the moment, suffice it to say that although Witherspoon’s note-perfect performance may never be forgotten, Perrotta has reclaimed the name Tracy Flick from the bucket of misogynist punchlines. Ron Charles, Washington Post, 7 June 2022 As for the trio of animals who play Lulu, suffice it to say that if the film is a hit, kennels won’t be able to breed Belgian Malinoises fast enough. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2022 As for what’s in Andy’s appendage-like water bottle, suffice it to say it’s not Evian — and that’s not the least of what’s keeping him going. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 17 Nov. 2021 Well, suffice it to say the streamer has some very good series coming your way in November. Dana Feldman, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Middle English suffisen, sufficen "to be adequate, be capable," borrowed from Anglo-French suffis-, stem of suffire "to be sufficient for, be adequate," Latinization of Old French sofire, soufire, going back to Vulgar Latin suffīcere, alteration (with ī from verbs such as dīcere* "to say") of Latin sufficere "to provide, appoint, have enough strength or capacity, be adequate," from suf-, assimilated form of sub- sub- + facere "to make, do" — more at fact First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Phrases Containing suffice suffice (it) to say suffice (it) to say Kids Definition suffice verb suf·fice sə-ˈfīs sufficed; sufficing : to satisfy a need : be enough I'm hungry, but just a snack will suffice. suffice verb as in to do to be enough I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice? Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance do serve satisfy answer suit satiate assuage sate content quench
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suffice

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