- 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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According to the prosecutors' statement, the Silvri court charged the pair with negligent homicide for failing to fulfil their navigational safety obligations and take the necessary measures to prevent the collision.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Moreover, Bessent now has a commitment that he may feel obliged to fulfil if markets test his resolve.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
"And so my officials took the necessary steps to fulfil this legal obligation."
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Amin said he was paid half the $20,000 for which he agreed to lease his land to a mining firm that failed to fulfil a promise to restore his fields after the work stopped.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Now, merely to avert any ill-luck, I babble mechanically: “I will fulfil everything, fulfil everything I have promised you—” but already I know that I shall not do so.
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
And in that way, it will have fulfilled its Netflix destiny.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
“The reality of today’s NBA is that often the potential of teams is not fulfilled because of money,” Wembanyama told the Athletic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
“My office followed the law and fulfilled its duty to provide California voters with clear, accessible, and accurate information,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
She recently fulfilled her dream of modelling, walking in a swimsuit for The Chemo Club x Post Swim show at Miami Swim Week.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
When Atawallpa fulfilled his half of the bargain and the ransom was complete Pizarro melted everything into ingots and shipped them to Spain.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“The myth is still around. Some people still believe it. The classic narrative can be very fulfilling for some people,” Samuel added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
So he took a group of teenagers to watch it, which he describes as "the most fulfilling and magical and deeply moving experience".
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
The frequencies from the BioCharger’s three coils and light from the tubes are said to penetrate the user’s cell walls to balance their cellular makeup, creating relaxation, clarity and, ultimately, fulfilling the user’s desired “recipe.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
There, they picked the best from among thousands of teenage boys fulfilling their compulsory labor service.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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