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suffice

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of suffice

to be enough
  • I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice?
Synonyms of suffice

do, serve
Words Related to suffice

answer, suit

assuage, content, quench, sate, satiate, satisfy

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