Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
2. (transitive) To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.
3. (transitive) To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).
4. (business) To package, distribute, or ship goods.
5. (archaic) To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.

Example Sentences

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

Japanese retail stores have strove to, and have succeeded in, fulfilling these severe demands, and in doing so, have constantly had to innovate both technologically and institutionally in order to keep up with the competition.

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

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

My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.

The silence which benumbs or strains the sense Fulfils with awe the soul's despair unweeping

Word Forms

• fulfills
• fulfilling
• fulfilled
• fulfil

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When Should You Use Fulfill?

Use fulfill when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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