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fulfilling

[fool-fil]

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verb (used with object), -filled, -fil·ling.

fulfill.

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Some students are fulfilling their graduation requirements.

By and large, community colleges do a remarkable and largely unheralded job of fulfilling that mission.

The block quote could be seen as fulfilling the quote from the letter.

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Some students are fulfilling their graduation requirements.

By and large, community colleges do a remarkable and largely unheralded job of fulfilling that mission.

The block quote could be seen as fulfilling the quote from the letter.

She had defied her father when he shouted at her that the family's honor depended on her fulfilling her wifely obligations.

We see it sharply now that everyone is worried about jobs, fulfilling energy needs and feeding the world.

Unsweetened coconut and yummy spices make this curry truly fulfilling.

When it comes to fulfilling our basic time-telling and alarm needs, cellphones do the job and more.

They've all mostly said simply that they were fulfilling the responsibilities of their jobs.

However, the job had long ceased to be challenging or personally fulfilling.

Some progress has been made towards fulfilling these promises.

Makes sense now, it's an unsolved process in your brain, causing a need to know without ever fulfilling it.

These cats are not hurt at all, and are given happy, fulfilling lives.

Domscheit-Berg: and you're not even fulfilling your role as a leader right now.

If instead you act indignant or insulting, you may be fulfilling a self-fulfilling prophecy that they are out to get you.

Having the second field may or may not help you get a job, but it could help make your job more fulfilling once you get one.

Fulfilling that desire has, however, stymied experts for decades.

The transplants functioned for about two hours, fulfilling the lungs' key function of exchanging oxygen for carbon dioxide.

Despite its vast soaring emptiness, it is inviting and fulfilling.

He walked away from it cold, and went on to live a rich, fulfilling life.

Fulfilling your duties as a scientist does not excuse you from your duties as a member of the human community.

Next, he begins building lasting and fulfilling relationships with work, wife and surroundings.

It is about the quest for knowledge and not fulfilling your personal wish list.

Each of us as individuals may see a clear course to fulfilling our wants and needs.

The publishers have been prompt in fulfilling their.

It means fulfilling the duties of your contract or job description to the best of your ability.

Yes, it's more difficult for women to travel alone, but it's often more fulfilling.

Netflix is well on its way to fulfilling the promise of digital media: whatever you want, wherever and whenever you want.

Bloomberg has been fulfilling the fantasy of the mayor's critics.

She is shown fulfilling her role as pharaoh by making offerings to the gods.

Fulfilling humanity's dreams needs no peer review.

May the memories of their loving and fulfilling life sustain the family during this difficult time.

Do make sure that your employer has a good record of fulfilling their contractual obligations.

In this case they were trapped on a desert island, and could earn their survival by fulfilling tough outdoor challenges.

Not fulfilling your daily darkness quota may throw off hormone levels.

It was part of a lifelong pattern of setting and fulfilling astronomical standards.

Giuliani should be applauded for fulfilling an election-year promise made to the gay community.

The course will mostly comprise freshmen and sophomores fulfilling a general education requirement.

But it was clear that they had to get out to lead fulfilling lives.

Unlike cocaine or marijuana or alcohol, these drugs enhance consciousness and allow people to live a more fulfilling life.

No sir, women play a different game and they are fulfilling another cardinal need of the human race than mere commerce.

For me, there is nothing more fulfilling than rehabilitating a dog.

The guys shown here were certainly fulfilling the fun quotient when their friend tried to chip the ball in from the drink.

The speaker has to play an essential role in fulfilling the learning objectives of the.

All they want is to relax and fulfilling their own emotional and spiritual needs.

Many of the kids who have worked at the nonprofit are high-schoolers who are fulfilling credits to graduate.

The scarcity of celiac diagnoses in this country had been a self fulfilling prophecy for many years:.

These require a good, hard yank to snap them apart, presumably an adequate placebo for the fulfilling fracture.

It's entertainment, for sure, but it's a more fulfilling read than your standard novel.

There are plenty of people who don't keep pets who lead fulfilling lives.

We're in a position to take risks that companies can't when they're fulfilling government contracts.

When she ceases fulfilling that function in life he'll find someone with more problems.

But it's hugely rewarding as you're fulfilling something for yourself.

Go to the program knowing that you are fulfilling your dream and providing your mother with happiness by being in the program.

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verb (used with object)

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.

Also, fulfil.

Origin:
before 1000; Middle English fulfillen, Old English fulfyllan. See full¹, fill

Related forms

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)

Synonyms
1. accomplish, achieve, complete, realize. 2. execute, discharge, observe. 3. meet, answer, fill, comply with. 4. end, terminate, conclude.

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Word Origin & History

fulfill

O.E. fullfyllan "fill up, make full," from full + fyllan (see fill, which is ultimately from the root of full). Used early of prophecy and perhaps a translation of L. implere, adimplere. Related: Fulfilled; fulfilling.

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fulfil

see fulfill. Related: fulfilment.

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