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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. fulfil oneself
    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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Derived 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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"Although there have been various episodes of illness in recent times, he has always shown such determination to fulfil his commitments and return to his ministry."

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But because there is no grace period on the imposition of the new curbs, Nvidia expects to be hit by losses of $5.5bn from these orders that it can no longer fulfil.

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Virgil is an inspirational captain, a cool, calm defender who emits an aura of control that enables the rest of the team playing to fulfil their potentials.

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But could the Trump tariffs inadvertently help fulfil some of that promise?

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Time will tell whether Tuchel can fulfil his mission by lifting the World Cup in 16 months' time.

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