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fulfil

[fool-fil]

verb (used with object)

fulfilled, fulfilling 
  1. Chiefly British.a variant of fulfill.



fulfil

/ ʊˈɪ /

verb

  1. to bring about the completion or achievement of (a desire, promise, etc)

  2. to carry out or execute (a request, etc)

  3. to conform with or satisfy (regulations, demands, etc)

  4. to finish or reach the end of

    he fulfilled his prison sentence

  5. to achieve one's potential or desires

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • ڳܱˈھԳ noun
  • ڳܱˈھ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of fulfil1

Old English fulfyllan
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Example Sentences

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The resale platforms would sometimes buy tickets from touts to fulfil orders in these circumstances, a SeatWave employee told the BBC.

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She said the government would "always protect those that can't work" but added "more needs to be done to fulfil the ambitions of people with disabilities themselves to get back in to work".

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But the win now means the couple have a chance to fulfil lifelong dreams.

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The traditional Spanish race at Barcelona retains its place on 12-14 June as it fulfils the last year of its existing contract.

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Winning the maiden Grand Slam trophy of her career at the 2023 US Open to fulfil her prodigious talent was the first step.

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