fulfilled
/fʊlˈfɪld/verb★Intermediate
general
To achieve or complete something successfully
He fulfilled his dream of becoming a doctor.
He achieved his goal of becoming a doctor.
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Often used to describe achieving personal or professional goals.
general
To meet or satisfy a requirement, need, or obligation
The contract was fulfilled according to the terms.
The contract was completed as agreed.
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Common in legal and business contexts.
Collocations
fulfilled a promisekept a promisefulfilled a dreamachieved a dreamfulfilled a requirementmet a requirement
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Related Phrases
self-fulfilled prophecyphrase
a prediction that causes itself to come true
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'fulfilled' to describe achieving goals or meeting obligations.
⚡Gold Rule
Transitive vs. Intransitive
'Fulfilled' can be used with or without an object, but the meaning changes slightly.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'fulfille,' from Old English 'fulfyllan,' meaning 'to fill up, complete.'
📝Usage Notes
Can be used both transitively (with an object) and intransitively (without an object).
Word Breakdown
ful-
full, complete
prefix-filled
past participle of 'fill'
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