fulfil

pronunciation

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Verb:

put in effect
fill or meet a want or need
fulfil the requirements or expectations of

Word Origin

fulfil (v.): see fulfill. Related: fulfilment.

Synonym

v.

conclude end clinch terminate dispatch complete finish close cap

v.

complete consummate realize perform achieve carry accomplish perfect out execute effect effectuate attain

v.

obey mind discharge respect cling to keep observe follow perform heed acknowledge adhere

v.

meet answer satisfy make good

Example

1. But critics say the website will not fulfil that goal .

2. Make 2009 the year that you evolve , grow and fulfil your potential .

3. Go and fulfil your word immediately .

4. First , it is not enough to fulfil expected global oil requirements .

5. The brics help him fulfil these geopolitical ambitions .

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