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suffice

The correct spelling is suffice.

How to pronounce suffice

/səˈfaɪs/
verb

IPA: /səˈfaɪs/

Say it like: Suf-fis-e

The correct spelling is suffice. To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough. For example: "For this plum cake, two eggs should suffice."

Usage Examples

For this plum cake, two eggs should suffice.

A joint of lamb sufficed even his enormous appetite.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to be adequate; to be good enough.
  2. 2.To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of.
  3. 3.To furnish; to supply adequately.

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