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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These were but seasons beautiful and rare; "Abide in me,"—and they shall ever be; Fulfil at once thy precept and my prayer— Come and abide in me, and I in thee.
From The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings by Stowe, Harriet Beecher
Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve me yet seven other years.
From The Revelation Explained by Smith, F. G. (Frederick George)
For charities’ sake, another way pursue, That, as I wish, I may speak well of you: p. 12To wretched son and wife your hand extend: Fulfil your promise: then you’ll be my friend.
From The Bankrupt or Advice to the Insolvent. A Poem, addressed to a friend, with other pieces by Parkerson, James
Fulfil our vows in battle, fight for us!
From Storyology Essays in Folk-Lore, Sea-Lore, and Plant-Lore by Taylor, Benjamin
The vision of his sleep the monarch tells; Each heaving breast with joyful wonder swells: "Fulfil," they cry: "the sacred sign obey; And spread the canvas for the Indian sea."
From The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem by Camões, Luís de
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