suffice

as in to do
to be enough I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice?

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Recent Examples of suffice Moderate-sized batteries mean even a household outlet can suffice to recharge the car overnight, delivering enough range for the average commute. Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025 However, tariffs alone might not suffice to prevent conflict, requiring Trump to pair them with military and diplomatic strategies to ensure regional stability. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 So, suffice it to say that your man will be able to smell the luxury in every spritz of the Acqua di Parma Oud Eau de Parfum. Annie Blackman, Allure, 29 Jan. 2025 Other than these, a nice thank-you email or text should suffice. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for suffice 

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“Suffice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffice. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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