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 At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the offices that fulfill such requests have been eliminated, according to press reports. —Reshma Ramachandran, The Conversation, 16 Apr. 2025 These recent measures address rogue law firms and fulfill his commitment to holding bad actors accountable. —Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 In order to fulfill that dream, women will need to get onboard. —Amanda Hess, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 While this statute affirms MBDA’s long-term mission, the recent staffing reductions raise questions about its capacity to fulfill these responsibilities in practice. —Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 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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  • Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.
    — Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • In February 2024, Francis met with the trustees of the University of Notre Dame, a Catholic institution in Indiana.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The Hall of Fame voting panel will meet May 20 in Charlotte and determine the Class of 2026.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2025
Definition of meet
Verb
  • To achieve this balance, plant clematis between a fence and other plant materials to shade the base of the vine.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The stock market finally went up, achieving 1929 levels in the 1950s.
    — Brian Domitrovic, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • The aviation industry expects the exemption to help companies keep costs down during a sharp pullback in travel spending by consumers worried about slower economic growth and higher inflation.
    — Rajesh Kumar Singh, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
  • There is plenty to keep the Forest faithful enthused until the end of the season.
    — Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Definition of keep
Verb
  • Their offense, though, is performing below league average.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Each task is repeated about 50 times, and patients might perform a total of 300 repetitions in a single session, Subramani Seetharama, a rehabilitation specialist at Hartford HealthCare, said.
    — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2025
Definition of perform
Verb
  • Here’s hoping these two titans of the game meet one more time in the postseason before they’re done.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2025
  • But another South Florida spot did: Itamae Ao, a Nikkei-style Peruvian-Japanese spot in Miami, earned its first Michelin star.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
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