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To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose; to satisfy a need or requirement.
This explanation should suffice for now.
This explanation should be enough for now.
A simple apology will not suffice in this case.
A simple apology will not be enough in this case.
Often used in formal or written contexts. Can be followed by 'for' or 'to' to specify the purpose.
Use 'suffice' in formal writing or professional contexts. Avoid it in casual conversation.
'Suffice' can be followed by 'for' or 'to' to specify the purpose, e.g., 'This will suffice for the task' or 'This will suffice to meet the requirement.'
From Middle English 'suffisen,' from Old French 'suffire,' from Latin 'sufficere' (to be enough).
Often used in formal or written English. Can be used in both active and passive constructions.