suffice
word
Definition
To be enough for a particular purpose; to meet the needs or requirements of a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in written or polite speech. Commonly appears as 'will suffice' or 'should suffice.' Less direct than 'be enough.' Often used to sound modest, e.g., 'A simple answer will suffice.'
Spanish: ser suficiente - bastarPortuguese (BR): ser suficiente - bastarPortuguese (PT): ser suficiente - bastarChinese (Simplified): 足够 - 满足Chinese (Traditional): 足夠 - 滿足Hindi: पर्याप्त होना - काफ़ी होनाArabic: يَكفي - يُغنيBengali: পর্যাপ্ত হওয়া - যথেষ্ট হওয়াRussian: хватать - быть достаточнымJapanese: 足りる - 十分であるVietnamese: đủ - đáp ứng (yêu cầu)Korean: 충분하다 - 족하다Turkish: yeterli olmakUrdu: کافی ہونا - بس ہوناIndonesian: cukup - memadai
Example Sentences
Will this amount of money suffice?
basic
One glass of water will suffice for now.
basic
This room should suffice for our meeting.
basic
Just a short answer will suffice, no need for details.
natural
If you don't have sugar, honey will suffice as a substitute.
natural
To suffice for everyone, we’ll need to buy more food.
natural