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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According to the prosecutors' statement, the Silvri court charged the pair with negligent homicide for failing to fulfil their navigational safety obligations and take the necessary measures to prevent the collision.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
After Argentina's win over Austria in June, Alvarez told media that he had spoken to Atletico and he said that "the best thing for everyone is a transfer", adding: "I want to fulfil my dream".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Hamed, though, says he is not concerned about records and simply wants to see "special fighter" Itauma fulfil his potential.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 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
Fred Cibelli, a technology principal at EY in New York, said that, assuming the candidate fulfilled the job requirements, he would want to hear about their regard for olive oil in an interview.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 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
Now that it looked as though the threats were really to be fulfilled, Bernard was appalled.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
“He lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer, which is all he ever wanted to do,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
But if you’re looking for joy online, we have diversions to help make this day fulfilling.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“The myth is still around. Some people still believe it. The classic narrative can be very fulfilling for some people,” Samuel added.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 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
He knew the satisfaction that came from fulfilling employment and loved the sense of mission and camaraderie that the military gave him.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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