English · Word Candidate

fulfill

/fʊlˈfɪl/

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Also seen as: fulfills · fulfilling · fulfilled

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Meaning · English

To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

VerbRegister: US

You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.

VerbRegister: US

This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “fulfill” mean?

To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

Is “fulfill” formal or informal?

fulfill is generally US.

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