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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fulfill This foldable tripod chair, $33, is a great option and fulfills these requirements. Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025 To manage this, consider fulfilling orders through other channels to avoid stockouts during peak sales events and help maintain sales velocity, which can, in turn, improve your FBA restock limits. Tom Wicky, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 That’s compared to only 55% of women who feel fulfilled still working a nine-to-five job for someone else. Liz Elting, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Their voices can help ensure that strategic moves are thoroughly examined—not just endorsed—so that the board fulfills its responsibility to protect stakeholder interests and preserve the organization’s long-term stability. Committee Of 200, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • The decision was met with gratitude from Selena’s family, who released a heartfelt statement on Instagram.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Pisces moon meeting Venus and Neptune deepens an emotional connection.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Beyond its commercial success, the production has generated substantial cultural impact, sparking over 3.8 million social media mentions in the first quarter of 2025 and achieving an 84% Net Sentiment Rate – the highest in its category.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
  • However, his words were meaningful because Tiger knows how hard the now 5-time major winner has worked to achieve this goal.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Initiatives that address trauma and prevent further harm are needed to keep youths engaged in their education and reduce the cycle of violence in our communities.
    Beth Swanson, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • But the moderates also emphasized that their vote for the final bill would hinge on Johnson’s ability to keep his word about leaving Medicaid benefits untouched.
    Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Additionally, new swarming robots are being designed to collaborate like ants, performing tasks beyond the capabilities of individual units.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Autonomously performs task With advanced real-time AI, FlashBot Arm can autonomously perform tasks in changing environments, offering a major improvement over standard robots with limited mobility.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Neither version remembers what the other does.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The man himself was thinking how Jon Rahm did the same thing in 2023 and went on to win.
    Jordan Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025

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“Fulfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfill. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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