Fulfil
Pronunciation
- IPA: /fʊlˈfɪl/
- Rhymes: -ɪl
Alternative forms
- US fulfill
Origin
Late Old English fullfyllan, corresponding to full + fill.
Full definition of fulfil
Verb
- (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
- To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfil it.
- 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.
- To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).Unfortunately, you don't fulfil the criteria for extra grants at the present time.