fulfill

verb transitive

US /fʊlˈfɪl/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	fulfill
he/she/it	fulfills

1
to do a particular job or have a particular purpose
fulfill a function/role/purpose:
The church fulfills a necessary role in this town.
We know which part of the human brain fulfills this function.
Synonyms and related words
To do something
do
perform
act
1. 1a
  to reach a particular standard or have the qualities that are necessary for something
  fulfill requirements/criteria:
  Several of the applicants do not fulfill the entry requirements for the course.
  fulfill 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
2
to achieve something that you wanted to do, or get something you hoped for
fulfill a dream/ambition:
The trip fulfilled a long-cherished dream.
fulfill an aim/objective:
They hope to fulfill their objectives by 2004.
fulfill 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
3
to do what you must do, for example as part of a job
fulfill an obligation/duty/commitment:
Landlords who refuse to fulfill their obligations may be fined.
Synonyms and related words
To do something
do
perform
act
1. 3a
  to do what you have said you will do
  fulfill a promise/pledge:
  The government has failed to fulfill its election promises.
  Sadly, this pledge was never fulfilled.
  Synonyms and related words
  To keep a promise
  keep
  hold to
  stick to
4
to make you happy and satisfied because you are using your abilities
Being a wife and mother doesn’t really fulfill me.
Synonyms and related words
To make someone happy or happier
please
excite
hearten

phrases

fulfill a need

fulfill your potential

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