suffice
- to be enough or adequate, as for needs, purposes, etc.
- to be enough or adequate for; satisfy.
Origin of suffice
Examples from the Web for suffices
Contemporary Examples of suffices
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 of suffices
"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
Word Origin for suffice
Word Origin and History for suffices
suffice
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.