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suffice
[ suh-fahys, -fahyz ]
verb (used without object)
- to be enough or adequate, as for needs, purposes, etc.
verb (used with object)
- to be enough or adequate for; satisfy.
suffice
/ səˈfaɪs /
verb
- to be adequate or satisfactory for (something)
- suffice it to say thatsuffice 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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Derived Forms
- sufˈficer, noun
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Other Words From
- unsuf·ficing adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of suffice1
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Example Sentences
Suffice to say, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel in Liberia.
Suffice it to say, we hoped, with Governor Richardson as our veteran QB, to advance the ball down the field a bit.
Concerning argument, suffice it to say that, once started, no matter how terrible the cost, it was successful.
Suffice it to say that Radcliffe put an Avada Kedavra spell on the song, because he absolutely killed it!
There will be some people who think, “I wish they touched on it more,” and some people where it will suffice.
When ordinary methods do not suffice, it can usually be cleared by shaking up with a little magnesium carbonate and filtering.
Suffice it to say, a mutual passion was conceived between the two cousins, and my father persuaded her to elope with him.
Your indomitable bravery will suffice to frustrate the attempt to carry out their plans.
In very rare cases, the expression of the last figure in the date word will suffice.
It need not mention the sum to be paid for the land; it can be signed with a lead pencil: a stamp signature will suffice.
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