• Fulfil

    Pronunciation

    • IPA: /fÊŠlˈfɪl/
    • Rhymes: -ɪl

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    Late Old English fullfyllan, corresponding to full + fill.

    Full definition of fulfil

    Verb

    1. (archaic) To fill up.My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.
      • 1870, James Thomson, The silence which benumbs or strains the senseFulfils with awe the soul's despair unweeping
    2. To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfil it.
    3. To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.This job fulfils me in a way my last one never did.
    4. To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).Unfortunately, you don't fulfil the criteria for extra grants at the present time.
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