sufficed
səˈfaɪst
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Definition of sufficed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sufficiencyDatedadequate or enough to meet needsDated
  • The sufficed amount of food kept everyone satisfied.
adequate ample sufficient
2.
contentmentDatedsatisfied with what is availableDated
  • He felt sufficed with the simple meal.
content satisfied
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Origin of sufficed

Latin, sufficere (to be enough)

Examples of sufficed in a sentence

  • His sufficed explanation left no room for doubt.
  • She was sufficed with the little she had.
  • They seemed sufficed with the basic amenities.

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  1. French:suffisant, satisfait, ...
  2. German:ausreichend, zufrieden, ...
  3. Italian:sufficiente, soddisfatto, ...
  4. Spanish:suficiente, satisfecho, ...
  5. Portuguese:suficiente, satisfeito, ...
  6. Chinese:足够, 满足, ...
  7. Japanese:十分な, 満足した, ...
  8. Arabic:كافٍ, قانع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַסְפִּיק, מִסְתַּפֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:достаточный, удовлетворённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:достатній, задоволений, ...
  12. Hindi:पर्याप्त, संतुष्ट, ...
suffice
səˈfaɪs

Definition of suffice - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
expressionused to indicate a brief explanation is enough
  • Suffice it to say, we were not impressed.
adequacy sufficiency
2.
adequacybe enough to meet a need or requirement
  • A simple yes will suffice.
fulfill meet satisfy
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it is enough to say
Suffice it to say, we won the game.
used to say enough without details
Suffice to say, the project was a success.
indicates a brief explanation will follow
Suffice it to say that the project was a success.

Origin of suffice

Latin, sufficere (to be enough)

Examples of suffice in a sentence

  • Suffice it to say, her reaction was surprising.
  • A brief explanation will suffice for now.
  • These funds should suffice for the project.

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  1. French:suffire, être suffisant, ...
  2. German:es genügt zu sagen, ausreichen, ...
  3. Italian:bastare, ...
  4. Spanish:bastar, satisfacer, ...
  5. Portuguese:bastar, satisfazer, ...
  6. Chinese:足以说明, 足够, ...
  7. Japanese:簡潔に言う, 十分である, ...
  8. Arabic:كَفَى, أجزأ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַסְפִּיק, לִהְיוֹת דַּי, ...
  10. Russian:хватать, хватить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:достатньо сказати, вистачати, ...
  12. Hindi:इतना कहना काफ़ी होगा, पर्याप्त होना, ...

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