Category:Suffice

Suf*fice", v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sufficed; p. pr. & vb. n. Sufficing.] Etym: [oe. suffisen, of. soufire, f. suffire (cf. suffisant, p.pr.), L. sufficere to put under, to substitute, to avail for, to suffice; Sub under + facere to make. See fact.]

Defn: to be enough, or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything); to Be equal to the end proposed; to be adequate. Chaucer. To recount almighty works, what words or tongue of seraph can suffice Milton.

Suffice Suf*fice", v. t.

1. To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of. Spenser. Let it suffice thee; speak no more unto me of this matter. Deut. iii. 26.

2. To furnish; to supply adequately. [obs.] The power appeased, with winds sufficed the sail. Dryden.