suffice

Definition

To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.

Etymology

From Middle English suffisen, from Middle French souffire, from Latin sufficiō (“supply, be adequate”), from sub (“under”) + faciō (“do, make”). Cognate with French suffire.

Example Sentences

• "For this plum cake, two eggs should suffice."
• "To recount almighty works, / What words or tongue of seraph can suffice?"
• "A joint of lamb sufficed even his enormous appetite."

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