suffice
verb (used without object)
to be enough or adequate, as for needs, purposes, etc.
will suffice
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future tenseof suffice.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"Given the nature and gravity of the offences, only a substantial prison sentence will suffice," said the court in Assen, in the north of the Netherlands.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
With most people’s finances, this will suffice to keep them safe from schemers and bad actors.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
“I think in itself, the schedule over the next week, will suffice in lieu of a meeting.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
Leaky schools on the government's rebuilding programme - many still waiting for builders - will also be wondering if a £2.4bn annual cash injection will suffice.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2025
"This one will suffice and is talented," Madam Claire says.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
