Added 3 October 2026
fulfill
/fʊlˈfɪl/ verb
In Latin: sanciō, pleō Wiktionary
verb Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fulfill at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.
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To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.
This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.
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To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).
Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time.
Origin
From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”). By surface analysis, full- + fill.
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