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fulfil - 3 dictionary results

ful⋅fil

  [fool-fil]
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–verb (used with object), -filled, -fil⋅ling.
fulfill.

ful⋅fill

  [fool-fil]
–verb (used with object)
1. to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
2. to perform or do, as duty; obey or follow, as commands.
3. to satisfy (requirements, obligations, etc.): a book that fulfills a long-felt need.
4. 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.
5. to develop the full potential of (usually used reflexively): She realized that she could never fulfill herself in such work.
Also, fulfil.

Origin:
bef. 1000; ME fulfillen, OE fulfyllan. See full 1 , fill

Related forms:
ful⋅fill⋅er, noun

Synonyms:
1. accomplish, achieve, complete, realize. 2. execute, discharge, observe. 3. meet, answer, fill, comply with. 4. end, terminate, conclude.
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ful·fill also ful·fil   (fŏŏl-fĭl')   
tr.v.   ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils
  1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises.
  2. To carry out (an order, for example).
  3. To measure up to; satisfy. See Synonyms at perform, satisfy.
  4. To bring to an end; complete.

[Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan : full, full; see full1 + fyllan, to fill; see fill.]
ful·fill'er n., ful·fill'ment, ful·fil'ment n.
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