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fulfill

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fʊlˈfɪl/

Forms: fulfilling, fulfilled

fulfill means: To do what is promised, needed, or expected, or achieve something you hoped for.

verb

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To do what is promised, needed, or expected, or achieve something you hoped for.

  • He fulfilled his promise.
  • This course fulfills the requirements for graduation.
  • Did she fulfill her dream of opening a bakery?

Similar words: carry out, satisfy, meet

Common phrases: fulfill a promise, fulfill a dream, fulfill the requirements

FEEL SATISFIEDC1

To give someone deep satisfaction or help them develop their abilities fully.

  • Teaching fulfills her.
  • He felt fulfilled by his creative work.
  • The program helps young artists fulfill their potential.

Similar words: satisfy

Common phrases: fulfill someone, fulfill yourself, fulfill your potential

Questions about fulfill

What does fulfill mean?

To do what is promised, needed, or expected, or achieve something you hoped for.

What is fulfill in other languages?

Türkçe: yerine getirmek · Español: cumplir · Français: remplir · Deutsch: erfüllen · Italiano: adempiere · 日本語: 果たす

How do you pronounce fulfill?

It is pronounced /fʊlˈfɪl/.

How do you use fulfill in a sentence?

He fulfilled his promise. This course fulfills the requirements for graduation.

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