fulfill

/fʊlˈfɪl/
verbIntermediate
general

To complete or carry out a task, duty, or obligation.

The company aims to fulfill its promise of delivering quality products.

The company is committed to delivering high-quality products as promised.

He fulfilled his dream of becoming a doctor.

He achieved his goal of becoming a doctor.

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Often used in contexts involving promises, contracts, or personal goals.

formal

To meet a requirement or condition.

The project must fulfill all safety regulations before it can proceed.

The project must meet all safety standards before it can continue.

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Common in legal, business, and technical contexts.

Collocations

fulfill a promiseto keep a promisefulfill a requirementto meet a requirementfulfill a dreamto achieve a long-held ambition

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Related Phrases

fulfillmentnoun
the act of completing or achieving something

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Fulfill' is often used with promises, duties, or requirements. It can be followed by 'to' or a direct object.

Gold Rule

Correct Preposition

'Fulfill' can be followed by 'to' (e.g., 'fulfill to a promise') or a direct object (e.g., 'fulfill a duty').

📖Word Origin

From Middle English 'fulfille', from Old English 'fullfyllan', from 'full' (full) + 'fyllan' (to fill).

📝Usage Notes

Often used with abstract nouns like 'promise', 'duty', or 'requirement'. Can be followed by 'to' or a direct object.

Word Breakdown

full
complete
root
+
fill
to make full
root
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