fulfil

American  

[fool-fil] / fʊlˈfɪl /

verb (used with object)

fulfilled, fulfilling

1. Chiefly British.  a variant of fulfill.

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fulfil British  

/ fʊlˈfɪl /

verb

1. to bring about the completion or achievement of (a desire, promise, etc)

2. to carry out or execute (a request, etc)

3. to conform with or satisfy (regulations, demands, etc)

4. to finish or reach the end of

   he fulfilled his prison sentence

5. to achieve one's potential or desires

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Other Word Forms

• fulfiller noun
• fulfilment noun

Etymology

Origin of fulfil

Old English fulfyllan

Example Sentences

Years later, Daisy had her first child – with Georgia as her midwife - and becoming a mum herself strengthened her conviction to fulfil her promise.

From BBC

In addition to spermine, there are many other polyamines that fulfil important functions in the organism and thus are medically interesting.

From Science Daily

Her lawyer told the tribunal there was "no evidence" that her activities have had "any impact on patient safety or her ability to fulfil her duties as a doctor".

From BBC

The Dewsbury and Batley MP said British politics needed "a genuine, inclusive force for positive change" and expressed the hope that Your Party could fulfil that role.

From BBC

The next time Northern Ireland's squad will be together is in March for two games which could fulfil their World Cup destiny, and O'Neill says his players will be as ready as possible.

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