Synonyms of suffice

suffice

verb

sə-ˈfīs 

as in to do

to be enough

I was told I have to wear shoes—will thong sandals suffice?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• do
• serve
• satisfy
• answer
• suit
• quench
• satiate
• assuage
• content
• sate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suffice

For players 20 and older, a full season in the AHL sufficed to accrue a professional season. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

The majority explained that authority for the president to construct the ballroom requires satisfying both of those statutes; neither alone suffices. — Ellen P. Aprill, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026

White sheep are rather easy to spot, so a 10x32mm or even a pocket binocular will suffice. — Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026

But a vendetta alone won’t suffice; leaders need a positive vision. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026