fulfill
Meaning
- To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
- To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.
- To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).
- To package, distribute, or ship goods.
- To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.
Synonyms
live up to
done with
satisfy oneself
be filled up
bring to completion
make full
be complete
be applicable
comply with
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/fʊlˈfɪl/
Etymology
From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”), corresponding to ful- + fill.
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