- a variation of fulfill.
fulfil
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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to bring about the completion or achievement of (a desire, promise, etc)
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to carry out or execute (a request, etc)
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to conform with or satisfy (regulations, demands, etc)
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to finish or reach the end of
he fulfilled his prison sentence
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to achieve one's potential or desires
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of fulfil
Old English fulfyllan
Example Sentences
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"It is becoming increasingly difficult for Fifa's administration to work under these conditions and fulfil its mission," he wrote.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Both he and his new Chancellor, John Healey, face the tricky task of finding the extra money needed to fulfil the pledge.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
There were also an extra 120 volunteers - or 'race makers', as they are called - to help Silverstone fulfil its accessibility requirements in 2026.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
In the lawsuit, MP says that it spent a decade investing billions in developing technical capabilities from scratch, whereas “USA Rare Earth lacked the people and the technology to fulfil its public commitments.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Alas! Yes, my father,” replied I; “some destiny of the most horrible kind hangs over me, and I must live to fulfil it, or surely I should have died on the coffin of Henry.”
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
It highlighted an unregulated funeral industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and raised questions about whether two local authorities fulfilled all of their responsibilities regarding the registration of deaths.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
In other words, Folayan concludes, the Pasha’s reaction was logical: Since the Americans had not fulfilled their contract, he did not consider himself obligated to fulfill his.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
A knock-on effect of this would be a deterioration of the problems already ongoing in the private-credit space, wherein many investor redemption requests could not be fulfilled owing to liquidity constraints.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Ballmer admits introducing Leonard to Aspiration executives but has denied that he knew details of the endorsement deal that Leonard never fulfilled.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
When the typhus fever had fulfilled its mission of devastation at Lowood, it gradually disappeared from thence; but not till its virulence and the number of its victims had drawn public attention on the school.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
"This is the most thrilling, entertaining, fulfilling job we could have ever asked for."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
It’s important, Bardem believes, that Leo and Luna know how fulfilling acting is for both of their parents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
"We're not focused on any particular timeline. We're focused on fulfilling the legal and statutory requirements," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Listening to everyone else talk about what they do for work, their careers just seemed so much more interesting and fulfilling.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
If I could avert my eyes from all the kissing people ever, I’m positive that my life would be at least 2 percent more fulfilling.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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