- 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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But a commemoration society in his name, who have lodged the application, has said it wants to "fulfil his wish" of being buried in County Antrim.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
The Lions will fulfil their fixture against La Rochelle, which kicks off at 17:30 BST, in Andrews' honour, while a moment's silence will be observed at all the opening round's fixtures.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
He said it was of "paramount importance" that Commerzbank "continue to fulfil its vital role in financing the German economy".
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
The project's founder David Stanley said: "Following his death, I just made it my mission to fulfil that promise, really, in his memory."
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 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
Then came the order in which a request for Panko breadcrumbs was fulfilled with a box of vanilla wafers.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026
While the Brewers honored timeless tickets for the World Series, some fans said their favorite team hasn’t adequately fulfilled its end of the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
A music group with learning disabilities received a standing ovation as they fulfilled a dream of the late MP Sir David Amess.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
"We have witnessed him giving a lot of promises and they are yet to be fulfilled," said Mahmoud, the artist.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
When I finished, I breathed a sigh of relief, knowing I had fulfilled his expectations.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
Macron's visit was intended to demonstrate that "the state is present, standing firm and fulfilling its mission to protect," an aide said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Schlesinger said the Brewers “erred in our internal communications on the logistics of fulfilling the requests.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
"I am fulfilling my role. I am at my post."
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Far from fulfilling a Heated Rivalry fantasy with male friends who “had her back,” she entered a dystopia of manosphere misogyny.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
I think of my father, a born Erudite, not Divergent; a man who could not help but be smart, choosing Abnegation, engaging in a lifelong struggle against his own nature, and ultimately fulfilling it.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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