fulfil

verb transitive

UK /fʊlˈfɪl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	fulfil
he/she/it	fulfils
present participle	fulfilling
past tense	fulfilled
past participle	fulfilled

1
to do a particular job, or to have a particular purpose
fulfil a function/role/purpose:
The church fulfils a necessary role in this town.
We know which part of the human brain fulfils this function.
Synonyms and related words
To do something
do
perform
conduct
2
to reach a particular standard, or to have the qualities that are necessary for something
fulfil requirements/criteria:
Do you fulfil the entry requirements for the course?
fulfil conditions:
Aid is dependent on certain political conditions being fulfilled.
Synonyms and related words
To reach a particular amount, point, or state
reach
come
come to
3
to achieve something that you wanted to do, or to get something that you hoped for
fulfil a dream/ambition:
The journey fulfilled a long-cherished dream.
fulfil an aim/objective:
They hope to fulfil their objectives by 2004.
fulfil someone’s expectations (=be as good as they expect):
Supporters feel that the team has not fulfilled their expectations.
Synonyms and related words
To make progress, or to achieve something
progress
get on with
get ahead
4
to do what you must do, for example as part of a job
fulfil an obligation/duty/commitment:
Landlords who refuse to fulfil their obligations may be liable to fines.
Synonyms and related words
To do something
do
perform
conduct
1. 4a
  to do what you have said you will do
  fulfil a promise/pledge:
  The government has failed to fulfil its election promises.
  Synonyms and related words
  To keep a promise
  keep
  hold to
  stick to
5
to make you happy and satisfied because you are using your abilities
Being a wife and mother doesn’t really fulfil me.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone happy or happier
please
excite
hearten

phrases

fulfil a need

fulfil your potential

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