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Meaning of 'fulfill' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Fulfill [ v. t.]
- To fill up; to make full or complete.
- To accomplish or carry into effect, as an intention, promise, or prophecy, a desire, prayer, or requirement, etc.; to complete by performance; to answer the requisitions of; to bring to pass, as a purpose or design; to effectuate.

Meaning of 'fulfill' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . fulfill [ v]
Meaning (1):
- put in effect
Example in sentence:
  • carry out a task;
  • execute the decision of the people;
  • He actioned the operation
Meaning (2):
- fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
Example in sentence:
  • does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?;
  • meet a need;
  • This job doesn't match my dreams

Nearby Words:

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