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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  • Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.
    — Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of satisfy
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of meet
Verb
  • The visual is meant to underline Bukele’s feat of achieving a top-level U.S. alliance for a country suddenly punching significantly above its weight in global affairs.
    — David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Fellow Brazilian Roberto Firmino achieved legendary status at Anfield through his ability to drop into pockets to facilitate wide runners ahead of him, and Cunha has all the attributes to perform a similar role, should Slot want to regenerate his front line.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • Below are the ones that will help keep the area around your nose clear and irritation-free.
    — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Most of the soups’ packaging carried instructions to keep the soups frozen until ready to use.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of keep
Verb
  • But while most saw the moment as a liberating one for women, Horsell saw it as another instance of a female playing top-level sport without the necessary support to perform at her best.
    — Asif Burhan, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • To perform a squat pulse, start with your feet hip-width apart.
    — Jordan Smith, SELF, 14 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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