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

An unlined park next to the school, which also includes a splash pad and a playground, has to suffice. — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Defense attorneys said a fraction of that would suffice and argued for three months probation and a $500 fine. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

Just suffice it to say that both of their projects have broad cross-generational appeal, although Dean’s timeless grooves might be more squarely in the pocket for older voters, whereas Rodrigo has a dad-rock factor going for her. — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

But those previously mentioned four skills where superhuman performance could suffice to kill all humans (hacking, persuasion, planning and coordination, uninterpretable reasoning) mean that generalization matters only so much. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026