Definitions for fulfill
fʊlˈfɪlful·fill

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil(verb)

   put in effect

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

2. satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to(verb)

   meet the requirements or expectations of

3. meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil(verb)

   fill or meet a want or need

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. fulfill(Verb)

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

   My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.

   Etymology: From fulfillen, from fullfyllan, corresponding to .

2. fulfill(Verb)

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

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

   Etymology: From fulfillen, from fullfyllan, corresponding to .

3. fulfill(Verb)

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

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

   Etymology: From fulfillen, from fullfyllan, corresponding to .

4. fulfill(Verb)

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

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

   Etymology: From fulfillen, from fullfyllan, corresponding to .

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Fulfill(verb)

   to fill up; to make full or complete

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

2. Fulfill(verb)

   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

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

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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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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. Anuj Somany:

   Foolish people support often or always the photo bearing post of the self-seeker or most selfish individual on the social media by insanely thinking that this way they can fulfill via her/his contact or network their own vested-interest desire or wish, but those stupids do not realise that the same self-obsessed person is gonna even one day devour them as a fish or a sweet dish for self benefit or undue profit.

2. Jeb Bush:

   Uber is giving that person a chance to start out and ... fulfill his dream. He wants to be a doctor, and most of these stories are stories that are relevant to people, and that's why I like using them.

3. Benjamin Netanyahu:

   I am going to the United States not because I seek a confrontation with the President, but because I must fulfill my obligation to speak up on a matter that affects the very survival of my country, i intend to speak about this issue before the March 24th deadline and I intend to speak in the U.S. Congress because Congress might have an important role on a nuclear deal with Iran.

4. Daimler Chief Executive Dieter Zetsche:

   Subsidies could only fulfill a bridging function anyway.

5. Emeasoba George:

   True love is expected of you for life. Thus, do live up to it i.e. fulfill it over and over again throughout your lifetime.

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