Etymology: (transitive verb.) before 12th century. Old English fullfyllan, corresponding to full + fill
Synonyms: accomplish, achieve, answer, be just the ticket, carry out, comply with, conclude, conform, discharge, do, effect, effectuate, execute, fill, fill the bill, finish, hit the bull’s-eye, implement, keep
To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.) - "Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time."
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 fill up - "My lady is positively fulfilled of grace."
fulfil the requirements or expectations of
put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation"
gratify, satisfy; execute, realize, bring into being, make a reality; accomplish; complete (also fulfil) fiil
fill or meet a want or need
To fill up; to make full or complete
To accomplish or carry into effect, as an intention, promise, or prophecy, a desire, prayer, or requirement, etc
To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop ones gifts to the fullest
to complete by performance; to answer the requisitions of; to bring to pass, as a purpose or design; to effectuate
carry out - "The Boy was going to the seaside to-morrow. Everything was arranged, and now it only remained to carry out the doctor's orders."
Present participle of fulfill or fulfil
Which causes fulfillment; emotionally or artistically satisfying
satisfied or happy because of fully developing one's abilities or character
ful·fil fulfils fulfilling fulfilled in AM and sometimes in BRIT, use fulfill, fulfills
If you fulfil something such as a promise, dream, or hope, you do what you said or hoped you would do. President Kaunda fulfilled his promise of announcing a date for the referendum. = carry out
To fulfil a task, role, or requirement means to do or be what is required, necessary, or expected. Without them you will not be able to fulfil the tasks you have before you All the necessary conditions were fulfilled
If something fulfils you, or if you fulfil yourself, you feel happy and satisfied with what you are doing or with what you have achieved. The war was the biggest thing in her life and nothing after that quite fulfilled her They don't like the idea that women can fulfil themselves without the assistance of a man. = satisfy + fulfilled ful·filled I feel more fulfilled doing this than I've ever done. + fulfilling ful·fil·ling a fulfilling career I found it all very fulfilling
happy and satisfied because your life is interesting and you are doing useful or important things
accomplished; completed; carried out, performed sıfat
completed to perfection
past of fulfill and fulfil
making you feel happy and satisfied because you are doing interesting, useful, or important things