Definitions for fulfill
fʊlˈfɪlful·fill

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfilverb

   put in effect

   "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"

2. satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up toverb

   meet the requirements or expectations of

3. meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfilverb

   fill or meet a want or need

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. fulfillverb

   To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.

   My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.

2. fulfillverb

   To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

   You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.

3. fulfillverb

   To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.

   This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.

4. fulfillverb

   To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).

   Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time.

5. Etymology: From fulfillen, from fullfyllan, corresponding to.

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1. fulfill

   To fulfill is to carry out or bring to completion a task, duty, promise, or requirement. It can also mean to meet or satisfy a condition, expectation, or desire. To fulfill can also mean to realize or achieve a goal, dream, or potential.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Fulfillverb

   to fill up; to make full or complete

2. Fulfillverb

   to accomplish or carry into effect, as an intention, promise, or prophecy, a desire, prayer, or requirement, etc.; to complete by performance; to answer the requisitions of; to bring to pass, as a purpose or design; to effectuate

3. Etymology: [OE. fulfillen, fulfullen, AS. fulfyllan; ful full + fyllan to fill. See Full, a., and Fill, v. t.]

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1. fulfill

   To create as we agreed.

   To fulfill your goals is an amazing experience.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 27, 2020  

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1. fulfill

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How to pronounce fulfill?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fulfill in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fulfill in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of fulfill in a Sentence

1. Maggie Hassan:

   The Senate needs to put politics aside and fulfill its constitutional duty by taking up a Supreme Court nomination in a timely fashion, it would be completely unacceptable, and a clear sign of Washington's dysfunction, for the Supreme Court to be without a justice for a full year because of partisan politics.

2. Bette Davis, The Lonely Life, 1962:

   To fulfill a dream, to be allowed to sweat over lonely labor, to be given the chance to create, is the meat and potatoes of life. The money is the gravy. As everyone else, I love to dunk my crust in it. But alone, it is not a diet designed to keep body and soul together.

3. Asa Hutchinson:

   While the death penalty is unacceptable in any case, the judicial process should not be cut short for something as trivial as an expiration date when the stakes are so high. in order to fulfill my duty as Governor, which is to carry out these lawful sentences imposed by juries and upheld by the Arkansas Supreme Court, it is necessary to schedule the executions prior to the expiration of that drug.

4. Bhuwan Kumari Dangol:

   What I have done is to fulfill my responsibility sincerely and without any bias.

5. Yogin Kothari:

   By sweeping scientific assessments under the rug, EPA fails to fulfill its mission of protecting public health. The public has the right to know about public health threats.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=fulfill
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fulfill
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fulfill