suffice
[suh-fahys, -fahyz]
- to be enough or adequate, as for needs, purposes, etc.
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- to be enough or adequate for; satisfy.
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Origin of suffice
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Contemporary Examples
It suffices to say that nothing has happened on this score, and I would be shocked to see that change in 2014.
Most of us like ourselves very much, and that suffices to explain self-assessments that are biased in a particular direction.
Historical Examples
"It suffices—I thank thee," said the Hebrew, with a touch of gratitude in his voice.
Leila, CompleteEdward Bulwer-Lytton
The mere mention of him suffices to send up a paper's sales!
The Three Cities Trilogy, CompleteEmile Zola
Yet, in general, a few minutes suffices for the whole trial of a case.
Dr. SevierGeorge W. Cable
The Gorgon stares you out of countenance, and that suffices.
The Creed of the Old South 1865-1915Basil L. Gildersleeve
That which suffices for a plant cannot be sufficient for him.
Spontaneous Activity in EducationMaria Montessori
suffice
- to be adequate or satisfactory for (something)
- suffice it to say that (takes a clause as object) let us say no more than that; I shall just say that
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Word Origin
C14: from Old French suffire, from Latin sufficere from sub- below + facere to make
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Word Origin and History for suffices
suffice
v.
early 14c., from stem of Old French souffire "be sufficient," from Latin sufficere "supply, suffice," from sub "up to" (see sub-) + root of facere "to make" (see factitious). Phrase suffice it to say (late 14c.) is a rare surviving subjunctive.
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