fulfill

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Verb 1.4.1 Translations 1.4.2 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• (US, archaic UK) - fulfill
• (UK standard) - fulfil

[edit] Etymology

Old English fullfyllan, corresponding to full + fill

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /fʊl'fɪl/
• Rhymes: -ɪl

[edit] Verb

to fulfill (third-person singular simple present fulfills, present participle fulfilling, simple past and past participle fulfilled)

1. (archaic) To fill up.

   My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.

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

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

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

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

4. 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

[edit] Derived terms

• fulfilled
• fulfilling
• fulfillable
• fulfillment