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