Suffice
As a Verb
- To be enough or adequate for a purpose.
- To meet the needs or requirements of a situation.
Word History
The word suffice comes from the Latin sufficere, meaning “to be sufficient” or “to provide adequately.” It is formed from sub- (under, up to) and facere (to make, do), which together suggest the idea of “making do” or “being enough.”
Examples
- A simple apology will suffice to resolve the misunderstanding.
- If you don’t have sugar, honey should suffice as a substitute.
- One paragraph should suffice to explain your point clearly.
Synonyms
Be enough, be adequate, serve, do, meet the need
Related Words
Sufficient, fulfill, satisfy, content
Antonyms
Fall short, lack, be insufficient
