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 fulfil fulfil /fʊlˈfɪl/

verb

  1. () Put in effect  ( action , execute , fulfil , accomplish , carry out , carry through , fulfill )
    put in effect
     Carry out a task
    carry out a task
     Execute the decision of the people
    execute the decision of the people
     He actioned the operation
    He actioned the operation
  2. () Fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction  ( conform to , fit , fulfil , fill , fulfill , meet , satisfy )
    fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
     Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
    does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
     This job doesn't match my dreams
    This job doesn't match my dreams
     Meet a need
    meet a need
  3. [Canadian, British] Meet the requirements or expectations of  ( fulfil [Canadian, British] , fulfill [ N. American] , live up to , satisfy )
    meet the requirements or expectations of
      His dream of becoming an astronaut was fulfilled when he went to space.
    His dream of becoming an astronaut was fulfilled when he went to space.