'Suffice' definitions:
Definition of 'suffice'
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Definition of 'Suffice'
From: GCIDE
- Suffice \Suf*fice"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sufficed; p. pr. & vb. n. Sufficing.] [OE. suffisen, OF. soufire, F. suffire (cf. suffisant, p. pr.), L. sufficere to put under, to substitute, to avail for, to suffice; sub under + facere to make. See Fact.] To be enough, or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be equal to the end proposed; to be adequate. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
- To recount almighty works, What words or tongue of seraph can suffice? --Milton. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Suffice'
From: GCIDE
- Suffice \Suf*fice"\, v. t.
- 1. To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- Let it suffice thee; speak no more unto me of this matter. --Deut. iii. 26. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To furnish; to supply adequately. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- The power appeased, with winds sufficed the sail. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'suffice'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- advantage,
- answer,
- avail,
- be equal to,
- be handy,
- be of use,
- be satisfactory,
- bear,
- benefit,
- bestead,
- do,
- do it,
- do the trick,
- fill the bill,
- fulfill,
- get by,
- give good returns,
- go around,
- hack it,
- hold,
- just do,
- make the grade,
- meet,
- meet requirements,
- pass,
- pass muster,
- pay,
- pay off,
- profit,
- qualify,
- quench,
- reach,
- sate,
- satiate,
- satisfy,
- serve,
- serve the purpose,
- stand,
- stand up,
- stretch,
- suit,
- take it,
- work,
- yield a profit