fulfil

American  

[fool-fil] / fʊlˈfɪl /

verb (used with object)

fulfilled, fulfilling

1. Chiefly British. a variant of fulfill.

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fulfil British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• fulfiller noun
• fulfilment noun

Etymology

Origin of fulfil

Old English fulfyllan

Example Sentences

"The US remains in arrears, as are many other member states who have yet to fulfil their financial commitments for the current biennium's regular budget," the ILO told AFP in an email Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

If they are used on the road, the driver needs to fulfil a certain criteria, including having a driving license, at least third party insurance and obligatory lamps, reflectors and rear markings fitted.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"I would encourage the UK government to fulfil their promises and their commitments to Alexander Dennis by reforming those arrangements in relation to procurement," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The work should provide information to help the UK fulfil its legally-binding UN commitments to protect 30% of the world's oceans by 2030 in designated Marine Protected Areas.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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