suffice

 
Pronunciation: /səˈfʌɪs/

verb

[no object]
  • be enough or adequate: a quick look should suffice [with infinitive]: two examples should suffice to prove the contention
  • [with object] meet the needs of: simple mediocrity cannot suffice them

Phrases

suffice (it) to say

used to indicate that one is saying enough to make one’s meaning clear while withholding something for reasons of discretion or brevity: suffice it to say that they were not considered suitable for this project

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French suffis-, stem of suffire, from Latin sufficere 'put under, meet the need of', from sub- 'under' + facere 'make'