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suffice for (someone or something) suffice for (someone or something)1. To be adequate, satisfactory, or well suited to some particular purpose. A gift voucher really won't suffice for an anniversary present, Mary. This place will suffice for a temporary office while our building is being renovated.2. To meet or satisfy someone's needs, desires, or demands. I really don't need anything elaborate for lunch. A bowl of soup and a ham and cheese sandwich would suffice for me. A steady job and a house in the suburbs may suffice for some people, but I crave more adventure in my life!See also: sufficesuffice for someone or somethingto be sufficient for someone or something. This serving will suffice for me. Did you get enough? Will this suffice for you?See also: suffice |