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
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Etymology
Origin of fulfil
Old English fulfyllan
Example Sentences
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First, he tells them, "we are fighting this revolution now because the generations before us failed to fulfil that responsibility".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
In saying that, Archer has the skills to fulfil many roles within a pace-bowling unit and is still so exciting to watch bowl.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
The prospect of drone swarms, groups of drones that can act together and fulfil set tasks without human intervention, has triggered both anxiety and excitement.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
I have fought very hard to fulfil my dream of returning home.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
It was as though he had an obscure but deep debt to fulfil to himself in accepting the deed.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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