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fulfil
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ful·fil       [fool-fil] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used with object), -filled, -fil·ling.
fulfill.
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ful·fill also ful·fil       (fŏŏl-fĭl')  Pronunciation Key 
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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fulfil

verb
1. put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation" [syn: carry through] 
2. fill or meet a want or need [syn: meet] 
3. meet the requirements or expectations of [syn: satisfy] [ant: fall short of] 

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