fulfill

verb

fu̇(l)-ˈfil How to pronounce fulfill (audio)
variants or fulfil
Definition of fulfillnext
1
as in to satisfy
to do what is required by the terms of the football player must remain with the team one more year to fulfill his contract

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2
as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion you have fulfilled your duties most admirably

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How does the verb fulfill contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of fulfill are accomplish, achieve, discharge, effect, execute, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

Where would accomplish be a reasonable alternative to fulfill?

While the synonyms accomplish and fulfill are close in meaning, accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How do achieve and accomplish relate to one another, in the sense of fulfill?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When could discharge be used to replace fulfill?

While in some cases nearly identical to fulfill, discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How are the words effect and achieve related as synonyms of fulfill?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When would execute be a good substitute for fulfill?

The meanings of execute and fulfill largely overlap; however, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

When might perform be a better fit than fulfill?

In some situations, the words perform and fulfill are roughly equivalent. However, perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

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Recent Examples of fulfill But the new policy breaks with centuries of tradition where families often traveled together to fulfill a religious duty. —Juwayriah Wright, Time, 4 June 2025 In this scenario, the consumer benefits from the ability to import more goods at lower prices and therefore fulfill more demand. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 June 2025 Children aren’t here to fulfill our needs or meet our personal image of success. —Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2025 Though Bubba dies in combat, Forrest fulfills his promise to Bubba and opens Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. —Victoria Edel, People.com, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
  1. satisfy
  2. meet
  3. achieve
  4. keep
  5. perform
  6. do
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  • Focusing on a few key essentials is enough to satisfy Google and get most websites some quick SEO wins.
    — Nick Zviadadze, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
  • While a game like No Man's Sky, with its procedural generation and ambition, might be more stunning, there's something uniquely charming and satisfying about the simplicity of Astroneer.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 June 2025
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • The diplomat noted that the consulate is assisting Hondurans even without appointments and has opened on Saturdays to meet demand.
    — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
  • UConn is pushing to meet the accompanying housing demand that is particularly acute on its main campus in Storrs.
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Definition of meet
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  • Both Bronco and Bronco Sport have earned overall 5-star NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) ratings, and Bronco is currently the only vehicle in its segment to achieve a five-star overall vehicle score in NHTSA’s testing.
    — Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 14 June 2025
  • However, in Condrieu, the grape achieves an expression that is difficult to replicate elsewhere.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • Then, use your human connection skills to foster collaboration, resolve conflict, and keep people aligned, motivated, and moving forward. Adaptability.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • Other demonstrators have kept their plans in Washington on the day of the parade, with some fearing a crackdown like the response to protests against widescale deportations in Los Angeles.
    — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 15 June 2025
Definition of keep
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  • The only headliner to perform was country hitmaker Luke Combs on Thursday, who made history as the festival's first-ever country headliner.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 15 June 2025
  • But for all its funny parts, the show highlights Reilly’s mellifluous croon, honed from an upbringing performing musical theatre.
    — Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
Definition of perform
Verb
  • Nothing complicated, but something the whole family can do together.
    — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 16 June 2025
  • Be sure to do the top mechanism of the blinds as well.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Definition of do

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