suffice

/ˈsʌfɪs/

Definitions

1. verb

to be sufficient or adequate for a particular purpose

“This will suffice for the time being.”

2. verb

to be sufficient for someone to be happy or content

“She said it would suffice her as a gift.”

3. noun

a thing that is enough to satisfy a need or desire

“A glass of water will suffice to quench your thirst.”

4. verb

to be a sufficient or adequate explanation for something

“This explanation will suffice to answer your question.”

5. verb

to be sufficient to last until a future time

“This food will suffice until the weekend.”

6. noun

a sufficient or adequate amount or quantity

“This amount of money will suffice for the trip.”

Synonyms

  • be enough
  • do

Antonyms

  • fall short
  • insufficiency