fulfill

verb

fu̇(l)-ˈfil How to pronounce fulfill (audio)
variants or fulfil
Definition of fulfillnext
1
as in to satisfy
to do what is required by the terms of the football player must remain with the team one more year to fulfill his contract

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2
as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion you have fulfilled your duties most admirably

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How does the verb fulfill contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of fulfill are accomplish, achieve, discharge, effect, execute, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

Where would accomplish be a reasonable alternative to fulfill?

While the synonyms accomplish and fulfill are close in meaning, accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How do achieve and accomplish relate to one another, in the sense of fulfill?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When could discharge be used to replace fulfill?

While in some cases nearly identical to fulfill, discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How are the words effect and achieve related as synonyms of fulfill?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When would execute be a good substitute for fulfill?

The meanings of execute and fulfill largely overlap; however, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

When might perform be a better fit than fulfill?

In some situations, the words perform and fulfill are roughly equivalent. However, perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

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Recent Examples of fulfill But the new policy breaks with centuries of tradition where families often traveled together to fulfill a religious duty. —Juwayriah Wright, Time, 4 June 2025 In this scenario, the consumer benefits from the ability to import more goods at lower prices and therefore fulfill more demand. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2025 Children aren’t here to fulfill our needs or meet our personal image of success. —Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025 Though Bubba dies in combat, Forrest fulfills his promise to Bubba and opens Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. —Victoria Edel, People.com, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
  1. satisfy
  2. meet
  3. achieve
  4. keep
  5. perform
  6. do
Verb
  • The service offers a number of filters for other dietary requirements, and satisfying taste and texture—not always a guarantee on ready-to-eat meals.
    — Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 28 May 2025
  • With so much natural beauty right at its doorstep, this region of Chile is bound to satisfy those who are seeking a unique experience.
    — Kimberley Mok, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
Definition of satisfy
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  • With a black brace on his left arm, Steele met with reporters in the home clubhouse before Tuesday’s 4-3 11-inning win over the Colorado Rockies, publicly addressing his future for the first time since the operation.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 May 2025
  • Brailsford and Silverman first met during Pride back in 2015 after they were introduced by mutual friends.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 27 May 2025
Definition of meet
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  • As governments and industries aim to reach carbon neutrality, innovation in ICs will be instrumental in achieving long-term ESG goals.
    — Cecilia Shen, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • The Sanko Group venture announced that its Next-Gen Recycled Cotton (Pre-Consumer) and Next-Gen Recycled Cotton (Post-Consumer) achieved C2C Certified Circularity at Platinum level.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 2 June 2025
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • The deceptively simple secret to this prolific output that keeps Caamp (in addition to Sumbuck, his solo side project) awash in deeply personal, bittersweet vignettes?
    — Janine Schaults, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
  • The reissued advisory keeps Italy at a Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, due to terrorism.
    — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025
Definition of keep
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  • Tate McRae, Ed Sheeran and Mariah Carey are among the artists slated to perform at this year’s iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartMedia announced Tuesday morning.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
  • Jelly Roll, Tate McRae, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5 and Ed Sheeran are among the artists set to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 3 June 2025
Definition of perform
Verb
  • One of his owners, Craig Leipold, did, back in January.
    — Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 5 June 2025
  • Enter Ketamine To confirm the finding, the team did the experiment again.
    — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 4 June 2025
Definition of do

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