fulfil

[fool-fil]

verb (used with object)

fulfilled, fulfilling 

1. Chiefly British.,  a variant of fulfill.

fulfil

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• fulfilment noun
• fulfiller noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fulfil¹

Old English fulfyllan

Example Sentences

On a Saturday afternoon, soldiers fan out in Caracas' Petare neighbourhood to fulfil Maduro's order that "the barracks come to the people".

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It comes after the UK, France and Germany wrote to the UN Security Council last month, accusing Iran of failing to fulfil its commitments.

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"In Gaza we are a peaceful people. Abdullah was a young man like any other. May God have mercy on him. He didn't get the chance to fulfil any of his dreams."

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For some of those like James who believe that resale websites are helping them fulfil their dream of attending a game, matchday can turn into a nightmare.

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His job brings him into contact with big firms who are looking for ways to fulfil "social value" obligations which are often a part of publicly-funded contracts.

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