suffice — to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose
Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈfaɪs/
Example Sentences
- For the zombie apocalypse, one chocolate bar will not suffice - I need at least twenty!
- Your excuse about aliens stealing your homework will not suffice.
- A single cup of coffee will suffice to wake me up in the morning.
suffice
VERB[/səˈfaɪs/]
to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose
A suffice egg for baking is held confidently by a satisfied baker
Suffice in the device of twice-shared rice and spice — simplicity speaks, and the humble suffice
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'suffire' and Latin 'sufficere,' composed of the prefix 'sub-' (under) and 'facere' (to make/do), literally meaning 'to make enough' or 'to be adequate.'
Breakdown
sub- (under) + fic- (make/do, from facere) + -e (verb ending) = suffice (to make enough)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“For the zombie apocalypse, one chocolate bar will not suffice - I need at least twenty!”
“Your excuse about aliens stealing your homework will not suffice.”
“A single cup of coffee will suffice to wake me up in the morning.”
“Suffice it to say, his cooking skills need improvement.”
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