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suffice

Main Entry:: suf·fice
Pronunciation:: \sə-ˈfīs also -ˈfīz\
Function:: verb
Inflected Form(s):: suf·ficed; suf·fic·ing
Etymology:: Middle English, from Anglo-French suffis-, stem of suffire, from Latin sufficere to provide, be adequate, from sub- + facere to make, do — more at do
Date:: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to meet or satisfy a need : be sufficient <a brief note will suffice> —often used with an impersonal it<suffice it to say that they are dedicated, serious personalities — Cheryl Aldridge> 2 : to be competent or capable transitive verb : to be enough for <a few more should suffice them>

— suf·fic·er noun

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