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fulfill

ful·fill [ fl fíl ] (past and past participle ful·filled, present participle ful·fill·ing, 3rd person present singular ful·fills) or ful·fil [ fl fíl ] (past and past participle ful·filled, present participle ful·fill·ing, 3rd person present singular ful·fils)


verb 
Definition:
 
1. transitive verb achieve something: to do what is necessary to bring about or achieve something expected, desired, or promised
went on to fulfill her early promise of greatness

2. transitive verb carry out order: to do what is necessary to carry out a request or command
The instructions have been fulfilled to the letter.

3. transitive verb satisfy something: to be good enough or of the type necessary to meet a standard or requirement

4. transitive verb complete something: to do what is necessary to complete or bring something to an end

5. transitive verb supply something: to supply the full amount of something ordered
fulfill an order for new cars

6. ful·fill your·self vr realize ambitions: to feel satisfied with what you are doing or realize your expectations or ambitions

[ Old English fullfyllan "fill up, make full" <full1 + fill]

ful·fill·er noun
ful·fill·ment noun

Word Key: Synonyms

See perform.

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