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Fulfill

Verb / fʊˈlfɪl / Another word for fulfill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to satisfy or complete something, or to make someone feel happy or satisfied

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Common collocations

  • fulfill a promise
  • fulfill a dream
  • fulfill a need
  • fulfill a role
  • fulfill an obligation
  • fulfill a contract
  • fulfill a requirement

Word family

verb fulfill
adjective fulfillable

Usage note

Often used in the context of completing tasks, promises, or desires. Be mindful of the register; 'accomplish' or 'satisfy' can be more formal alternatives.

Example sentences

  1. She was able to fulfill her promise to visit her grandmother.
  2. It is important to fulfill your responsibilities as a citizen.
  3. The company promised to fulfill all orders within a week.
  4. The concert fulfilled all my expectations.
  5. I hope to fulfill my potential in the future.

Quotes

  • The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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