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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Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.
From Miss Ashton's New Pupil A School Girl's Story by Robbins, Mrs. S. S.
Fulfil not thou vow, and none of the Lambtons, for generations three times three, shall die in his bed.
From More English Fairy Tales by Batten, John Dickson
Fulfil the perfection of long-suffering; be thou patient under ... reproach.—Introduction to Jataka Book.
From The Essence of Buddhism by Various
Fulfil your contract, and come to me for your reward.
From Venus in Boston; A Romance of City Life by Thompson, George
Fulfil their hearts’ desires, gladden their bosoms with the shining splendour of the Centre of Thy Covenant, illumine their eyes and rejoice their souls with the goodly gifts of the light of harmony.
From Bahíyyih Khánum by Baha'i World Centre
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