English verb: suffice | |||
1. | suffice (stative) be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity | ||
Samples | A few words would answer. This car suits my purpose well. Will $100 do?. A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school. Nothing else will serve. | ||
Synonyms | answer, do, serve | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s. It ----s that CLAUSE | ||
Broader (hypernym) | fulfil, fulfill, live up to, satisfy | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | bridge over, function, go a long way, go around, keep going, measure up, qualify, serve, tide over | ||