fulfil

[ foo l-fil ]

/ fʊlˈfɪl /

verb (used with object), ful·filled, ful·fil·ling.

Nearby words

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Definition for fulfil (2 of 2)

fulfill

or ful·fil

[ fool-fil ]

/ fʊlˈfɪl /

verb (used with object)

to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.

to perform or do, as duty; obey or follow, as commands.

to satisfy (requirements, obligations, etc.): a book that fulfills a long-felt need.

to bring to an end; finish or complete, as a period of time: He felt that life was over when one had fulfilled his threescore years and ten.

to develop the full potential of (usually used reflexively): She realized that she could never fulfill herself in such work.

Origin of fulfill

before 1000; Middle English fulfillen, Old English fulfyllan. See full¹, fill

SYNONYMS FOR fulfill

1 accomplish, achieve, complete, realize.

2 execute, discharge, observe.

3 meet, answer, fill, comply with.

4 end, terminate, conclude.

Related formsful·fill·er, nouno·ver·ful·fill, verb (used with object)pre·ful·fill, verb (used with object)su·per·ful·fill, verb (used with object)

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Examples from the Web for fulfil

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There were plenty who tried to fulfil the terms which the king proposed.
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This plan seemed to the wild crusaders alike profitable, easy to fulfil, and pleasing to God.
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Anna immediately went over to the child, to try and persuade her to fulfil her duty.
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In accordance with the usual custom of your Club I will explain how I have been able to fulfil my appointed duty.
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If skilled massage cannot be obtained, gentle rubbing of the limb will fulfil the same useful purpose.
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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 Formsfulfiller, nounfulfilment or US fulfillment, noun

Word Origin for fulfil

Old English fulfyllan

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Word Origin and History for fulfil (1 of 2)

fulfil

see fulfill. Related: fulfilment.

Word Origin and History for fulfil (1 of 2)

fulfill

Old English fullfyllan "fill up, make full," from full + fyllan (see fill, which is ultimately from the root of full). Used early of prophecy and perhaps a translation of Latin implere, adimplere. Related: Fulfilled; fulfilling.