fulfill
To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
Example
“You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.”
Other meanings
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.”
Synonyms
- satisfy
- live up to
Related words
- fulfillment
- fulfilment
Example sentences
Word history
From Old English "fullfyllan" (to fill full).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “fulfill” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; example sentences are from Tatoeba, credited to their authors above; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.