suffice
verb (used without object)
to be enough or adequate, as for needs, purposes, etc.
sufficed
-
past participleof suffice.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
-
past tense formof suffice.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sufficeverb (used without object)to be enough or adequate, as for needs, purposes, etc.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Is it remotely possible that any such explanation would have sufficed in previous eras?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
Instead, it sufficed that they possess an "inner beard," the strength and insight that grows within a man and is represented, but not necessarily embodied, by the beard that grows on his surface.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024
This simple conversion also sufficed to activate thousands of genes associated with an inflammatory gene program that allows neutrophils to combat invading bacteria.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 14, 2024
"A tin of paint and a tin of WD40 would have sufficed - now they're saying it costs too much for upkeep."
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2024
Five years ago, a handful of patrol boats would have sufficed, but now they were at war with Everica, the recently united Stone Kingdom, and they’d tightened the restrictions on trade and travel.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
