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fulfil
[ fool-fil ]
/ fʊlˈfɪl /
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Definition of fulfil
verb (used with object), ful·filled, ful·fil·ling.
Chiefly British. a variant of fulfill.
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
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British Dictionary definitions for fulfil
fulfil
US fulfill
/ (fʊlˈfɪl) /
verb -fils or US -fills, -filling or -filled (tr)
to bring about the completion or achievement of (a desire, promise, etc)
to carry out or execute (a request, etc)
to conform with or satisfy (regulations, demands, etc)
to finish or reach the end ofhe fulfilled his prison sentence
fulfil oneself to achieve one's potential or desires
Derived forms of fulfil
fulfiller, nounfulfilment or US fulfillment, nounWord Origin for fulfil
Old English fulfyllan
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