fulfil
[ foo l-fil ]
/ fʊlˈfɪl /
verb (used with object), ful·filled, ful·fil·ling.
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Definition for fulfilling (2 of 2)
fulfill
or ful·fil
[ fool-fil ]
/ fʊlˈfɪl /
verb (used with object)
to carry out, or bring to realization, as a prophecy or promise.
to perform or do, as duty; obey or follow, as commands.
to satisfy (requirements, obligations, etc.): a book that fulfills a long-felt need.
to bring to an end; finish or complete, as a period of time: He felt that life was over when one had fulfilled his threescore years and ten.
to develop the full potential of (usually used reflexively): She realized that she could never fulfill herself in such work.
OTHER WORDS FROM fulfill
ful·fill·er, noun o·ver·ful·fill, verb (used with object) pre·ful·fill, verb (used with object) su·per·ful·fill, verb (used with object)Example sentences from the Web for fulfilling
British Dictionary definitions for fulfilling
fulfil
US fulfill
/ (fʊlˈfɪl) /
verb -fils or US -fills, -filling or -filled (tr)
to bring about the completion or achievement of (a desire, promise, etc)
to carry out or execute (a request, etc)
to conform with or satisfy (regulations, demands, etc)
to finish or reach the end of
he fulfilled his prison sentence
fulfil oneself
to achieve one's potential or desires
Derived forms of fulfil
fulfiller, noun fulfilment or US fulfillment, nounWord Origin for fulfil
Old English
fulfyllan