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ful·fill also ful·fil (f l-f l )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). 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. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Verb | 1. | fulfill - put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"complete, finish - come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours" get over - to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end; "Let's get this job over with"; "It's a question of getting over an unpleasant task" run - carry out; "run an errand" consummate - fulfill sexually; "consummate a marriage" do, perform - get (something) done; "I did my job" | | 2. | fulfill - meet the requirements or expectations ofconform to, fit, meet - satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?" suffice, answer, do, serve - be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity; "A few words would answer"; "This car suits my purpose well"; "Will $100 do?"; "A 'B' grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school"; "Nothing else will serve" cover - provide for; "The grant doesn't cover my salary" | | 3. | fulfill - fill or meet a want or needcater, ply, provide, supply - give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests" answer - be satisfactory for; meet the requirements of or serve the purpose of; "This may answer her needs" |
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