Fulfil

Pronunciation

• IPA: /fÊŠlˈfɪl/
• Rhymes: -ɪl

Alternative forms

• US fulfill

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.

Derived terms

• UK - fulfilment, fulfilled, fulfilling, fulfillable
• unfulfilled