fulfil

American  

[fool-fil] / fʊlˈfɪl /

verb (used with object)

fulfilled, fulfilling

1. Chiefly British. a variant of fulfill.

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fulfil British  

/ fʊlˈfɪl /

verb

1. to bring about the completion or achievement of (a desire, promise, etc)

2. to carry out or execute (a request, etc)

3. to conform with or satisfy (regulations, demands, etc)

4. to finish or reach the end of

   he fulfilled his prison sentence

5. to achieve one's potential or desires

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Other Word Forms

• fulfiller noun
• fulfilment noun

Etymology

Origin of fulfil

Old English fulfyllan

Example Sentences

"I would encourage the UK government to fulfil their promises and their commitments to Alexander Dennis by reforming those arrangements in relation to procurement," he said.

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Having suppressed its military for years in an attempt to atone for the horrors it perpetrated, can Germany fulfil its newfound ambition to become Europe's preeminent military power?

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"The strategy outlines a vision for a sport where everyone feels respected, valued and able to fulfil their potential," the BHA said.

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With other suppliers claiming they too were unable to fulfil orders, they were forced to turn the heating off to save the little they had left to heat water.

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At the same time, frightened sailors who don't fulfil their contracts by abandoning ship will have difficulties finding future employment as shipping companies may blacklist them.

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