fulfill

[fool-fil] / fʊlˈfɪl /

VERB

bring to completion

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplish achieve answer conclude conform discharge do effect effectuate execute fill finish implement keep meet obey observe perfect perform please realize render satisfy score suffice suit

WEAK

be just the ticket carry out comply with fill the bill hit the bull's-eye make it make the grade

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon bear begin cancel commence destroy fail give up halt lose miss neglect overlook refuse start

Example Sentences

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“The way they fulfill that is a combination of taking any classes they want on the university campus — pass/fail — and by teaching and volunteering,” said Abid-Wood.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Adding customers that Wall Street trusts to fulfill cloud contracts with CoreWeave is also crucial.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

In the end, Nova Scotia did not fulfill the George family’s hopes for prosperity and stability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

There’s many different ways to fulfill baseball potential.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

There were jokes and tricks to fulfill even Fred’s and George’s wildest dreams; Harry gave Ron whispered orders and passed him some gold from under the cloak.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

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