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 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
The company says it helps people fulfil their dreams of becoming parents, gives women a chance to make money legally and provides them with medical care, accommodation and food.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
"The US remains in arrears, as are many other member states who have yet to fulfil their financial commitments for the current biennium's regular budget," the ILO told AFP in an email Friday.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Shortly after Koepka's decision, 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed, who did not fulfil the criteria, also decided to leave LIV.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 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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