fulfill
[ fool-fil ]
verb (used with object),ful·filled, ful·fil·ling.
to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
to perform or do, as duty; obey or follow, as commands.
to satisfy (requirements, obligations, etc.): a book that fulfills a long-felt need.
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.
to develop the full potential of (usually used reflexively): She realized that she could never fulfill herself in such work.
Origin of fulfill
1- Also especially British, ful·fil .
Other words for fulfill
Other words from fulfill
- ful·fill·er, noun
- o·ver·ful·fill, verb (used with object)
- pre·ful·fill, verb (used with object)
- su·per·ful·fill, verb (used with object)
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