- a variation of fulfill.
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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The exit was said to have been spearheaded by Teasdale's father who "essentially gave up his career" to help his son fulfil his potential, Roberts says.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
While she did not name the Fed chair, responding to a question she said communication was a key responsibility to fulfil the duties of an independent Fed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
"Since the South Korean people have high hopes for the eSports category I want to fulfil that hope and give them back pride and honour," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Moreover, Bessent now has a commitment that he may feel obliged to fulfil if markets test his resolve.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 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
By making intentional decisions aligned with your goals and values, leading an active social life and contributing to a cause that elevates your spirit, you’re bound to feel more happy and fulfilled.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
And in that way, it will have fulfilled its Netflix destiny.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
“My office followed the law and fulfilled its duty to provide California voters with clear, accessible, and accurate information,” he wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Meanwhile, the share fulfilled by Canadian lumber has shrunk to about 19%, from more than 30% in 2016, the trade group says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The prophecy had to be fulfilled once and for all.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
GS: Entering into a professional relationship with a friend can be inspiring and fulfilling, but also complicated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
For some people, it’s fulfilling their vision of the American dream.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
"So it was not choosing a side, it was still fulfilling the obligation of protecting and responding to the government's requirements."
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
She died without betraying her brother, fulfilling a promise she had made him many years before, the day she first took him to school.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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