What does fulfill mean?

Definitions for fulfill
fʊlˈfɪlful·fill

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word fulfill.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfilverb

    put in effect

    "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"

  2. satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up toverb

    meet the requirements or expectations of

  3. meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfilverb

    fill or meet a want or need

Wiktionary

  1. fulfillverb

    To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.

    My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.

  2. fulfillverb

    To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

    You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.

  3. fulfillverb

    To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.

    This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.

  4. fulfillverb

    To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).

    Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time.

  5. Etymology: From fulfillen, from fullfyllan, corresponding to.

ChatGPT

  1. fulfill

    To fulfill is to carry out or bring to completion a task, duty, promise, or requirement. It can also mean to meet or satisfy a condition, expectation, or desire. To fulfill can also mean to realize or achieve a goal, dream, or potential.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Fulfillverb

    to fill up; to make full or complete

  2. Fulfillverb

    to accomplish or carry into effect, as an intention, promise, or prophecy, a desire, prayer, or requirement, etc.; to complete by performance; to answer the requisitions of; to bring to pass, as a purpose or design; to effectuate

  3. Etymology: [OE. fulfillen, fulfullen, AS. fulfyllan; ful full + fyllan to fill. See Full, a., and Fill, v. t.]

Editors Contribution

  1. fulfill

    To create as we agreed.

    To fulfill your goals is an amazing experience.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 27, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fulfill in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fulfill in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of fulfill in a Sentence

  1. Khin Maung Myint:

    I feel like the parliament is very big and marvelous, but still most people are poor, i want to fulfill the people's wishes as much as I can and make their lives as marvelous as this parliament.

  2. Larry Sabato:

    He has to depend on having reliable individuals, people he can trust, people the administration can trust, in those posts, and until he gets them, it's difficult for him to fulfill all of his obligations.

  3. Emperor Naruhito:

    I hereby proclaim my enthronement to those at home and abroad, i hereby swear that I will act according to the constitution and fulfill my responsibility as the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people of Japan, while always praying for the happiness of the people and the peace of the world as I stand with the people.

  4. Christa McAuliffe:

    I cannot join the space program and restart my life as an astronaut, but this opportunity to connect my abilities as an educator with my interests in history and space is a unique opportunity to fulfill my early fantasies.

  5. Jackie Walorski:

    The administration has made clear it intends to transfer as many terrorist detainees as possible from Gitmo before the president leaves office in order to fulfill a misguided campaign promise, this is reckless, and it puts American lives at risk.

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