fulfilled
She felt fulfilled after completing her degree.
She felt satisfied and accomplished after finishing her studies.
To achieve or complete something successfully
He fulfilled his dream of becoming a doctor.
He achieved his goal of becoming a doctor.
Often used to describe achieving personal or professional goals.
To meet or satisfy a requirement, need, or obligation
The contract was fulfilled according to the terms.
The contract was completed as agreed.
Common in legal and business contexts.
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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).