Definitions

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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Lizete González, a Mexico fan, said the city has a long way to go to fulfill its promises.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

A successful OpenAI debut would reassure Oracle’s shareholders that OpenAI can fulfill its roughly $1.4 trillion spending commitments.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Right now, the England attack needs bowlers to fulfill three roles, in addition to skipper Stokes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

And specialty retailers, such as bakeries and produce markets, will remain exempt from having to fulfill all the requirements.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

It was Rodolphus Lestrange, Bellatrix’s loyal husband, who on return from Azkaban told me who I was and revealed the prophecy he thought I was destined to fulfill.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling

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