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
- fulfiller noun
- fulfilment noun
Etymology
Origin of fulfil
Old English fulfyllan
Example Sentences
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"If I get a chance to be in a leadership role, I believe in teamwork. We can fulfil the demands made during the Gen Z protest only through teamwork."
From Barron's
The Moroccan events mogul played a crucial role connecting global elites at Davos - a role he would later help fulfil for the Clinton Global Initiative conference.
From BBC
Chelsea say they remain profitable on an operating basis, believe they will comply with Uefa's rules, and deny they will have to sell star players to fulfil any regulatory requirements.
From BBC
He was with the squad in the build-up and the first Test in Perth but then left to fulfil a playing contract in the ILT20.
From BBC
Meanwhile, John Lewis said it will fulfil its existing property management contracts for the four buildings operates in Leeds, Birmingham, Leicester, and Stratford "as part of a responsible transition out of the business".
From BBC
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