fulfil

[ foo l-fil ]

/ fʊlˈfɪl /

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

Nearby words

fulani empire, fulbright, fulbright act, fulbright scholarships, fulcrum, fulfil, fulfill, fulfillment, fulgent, fulgurant, fulgurate

Definition for fulfilled (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.

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Related forms

ful·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 fulfilled

However there is little doubt that Harry has felt at his most happy and fulfilled when he has been active in his army life.
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He was also reluctant to reverse the full pullout of combat forces in Iraq, which fulfilled a key campaign promise.
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I think people are born to do these type of things, they need these thrills to be fulfilled in life.
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It was really about all the things we then fulfilled in the movie.
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He was highly esteemed in the fashion world, but his real vocation was fulfilled in the evening hours.
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For four innings it looked as though his prophecy would be fulfilled.
Baseball Joe in the World Series|Lester Chadwick
Otter-heart now wished that the other axe might break, and again his desire was fulfilled.
The Myths of the North American Indians|Lewis Spence
Will He cast me to nothingness after I have fulfilled my purpose?
A Dream of the North Sea|James Runciman
This receipt you will preserve and return to me in token that you have fulfilled your mission.
Lochinvar|S. R. Crockett
Your wish shall be fulfilled, dearest, answered Wagner; and without delay will I seek the other side of the island.
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British Dictionary definitions for fulfilled

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

fulfiller, nounfulfilment or US fulfillment, noun

Word Origin for fulfil

Old English fulfyllan

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