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   ful·fill

   /fo͝olˈfil/

   verb

   • 1. bring to completion or reality; achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted): "he wouldn't be able to fulfill his ambition to visit Naples" Similar succeed inattainrealizeconsummatesatisfymanagebring offbring aboutcarry offcarry outcarry throughbring to fruitiondeliverinformal:pull something offclinchOpposite fail in
   • ▪ gain happiness or satisfaction by fully developing one's abilities or character: "arts grants go to young people who say they wish to fulfill themselves"
   • ▪ complete (a period of time or piece of work): archaic "friends whose ill-timed speed fulfilled my soon-repented deed"
   • 2. carry out (a task, duty, or role) as required, pledged, or expected: "some officials were dismissed because they could not fulfill their duties" Similar carry outaccomplishachieveexecuteperformdischargeimplementeffecteffectuateconductcompletebring to completionfinishconcludeperfecthonorbe true tokeep faith withmake goodobserveOpposite neglect
   • ▪ satisfy or meet (a requirement or condition): "goods must fulfill three basic conditions" Similar comply withsatisfyconform tofillanswermeetobeyadhere torespond toOpposite fail
   • ▪ (of a retailer) pack and dispatch (a customer's order): "customers expect online orders to be fulfilled reliably, quickly, and cheaply"

   Word Origin late Old Englishfullfyllan ‘fill up, make full’ (see full1, fill).

   Derivatives

   • 1. fulfillable adjective
   • 2. fulfiller noun

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   The meaning of FULFILL is to put into effect : execute. How to use fulfill in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fulfill.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFULFILL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to do something as promised or intended, or to satisfy your hopes or expectations: She said the president had failed to fulfill his campaign promises. He stayed an extra semester to fulfill his graduation requirements. At the age of 45, she finally fulfilled her ambition to run a marathon. fulfill verb [T] (DEVELOP)

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   Fulfill definition: to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.. See examples of FULFILL used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFULFILL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to satisfy someone or to make someone feel happy: I don't feel that my present way of life really fulfills me. I've finally found a job in which I can fulfill my self (= completely develop my abilities and interests). More examples. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

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   The verb fulfill means to fill a need or want. To fulfill yourself personally means to follow your inner passion, like flute-playing, no matter who thinks it's silly. Fulfill can also mean to meet expectations, or live up to a standard. If you fulfill your teacher's requirement of good behavior and good test scores, she'll give you a star.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFULFIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FULFIL definition: 1. to do something that is expected, hoped for, or promised, or to cause it to happen: 2. to…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfulfil verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   fulfil something (formal) to do or have what is required or necessary. to fulfil a duty/an obligation/a promise; to fulfil the terms/conditions of an agreement; No candidate fulfils all the criteria for this position. He had fulfilled his promise to his father. Once they had fulfilled their obligations, they were allowed to go.