fulfill
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[edit] English
[edit] Alternative forms
- (US, archaic UK) - fulfill
- (UK standard) - fulfil
[edit] Etymology
From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”), corresponding to full- + fill.
[edit] Pronunciation
[edit] Verb
fulfill (third-person singular simple present fulfills, present participle fulfilling, simple past and past participle fulfilled)
- (archaic) To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.
- My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.
- To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
- You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.
- To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.
- This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.
- To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).
- Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time.
[edit] Translations
to satisfy, carry out
to comply with
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