English dictionary
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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 | ||
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