fulfill

verb

fu̇(l)-ˈfil How to pronounce fulfill (audio)
variants or fulfil
Definition of fulfillnext
1
as in to satisfy
to do what is required by the terms of the football player must remain with the team one more year to fulfill his contract

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2
as in to accomplish
to carry through (as a process) to completion you have fulfilled your duties most admirably

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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

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Recent Examples of fulfill Parents with kids 14 or older will also have to fulfill the requirement, and other groups will no longer be exempt, including veterans, people experiencing homelessness and former foster youth. —Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025 That came after a poor response to Apple Intelligence and continued delays for new Siri features, including the ability to tap into user data to fulfill commands. —Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2025 Reimagining The Sector: Compassion Without Self-Betrayal To truly fulfill their missions, nonprofits must stop wounding the wounded. —Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025 Committee Chairman Tim Walberg, R-Mich., first sent a letter to Schill to testify in April, accusing Northwestern of failing to fulfill its commitment to protect Jewish students. —Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
  1. satisfy
  2. meet
  3. achieve
  4. keep
  5. perform
  6. do
Verb
  • To satisfy presidential demands, field offices are directed to meet new daily arrest quotas—75 arrests per office—raising agency-wide targets to 1,200–1,500 arrests per day, up from only about a few hundred.
    — Juwayriah Wright, Time, 15 July 2025
  • Chickpea Cookie Dough Chickpea cookie dough is high in protein and sure to satisfy a craving for sweetness.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
Definition of satisfy
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  • The actress moved to London in 2021, meeting Felber shortly after.
    — Katie Mannion, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • As Southeast Asian foreign ministers met in Kuala Lumpur on July 10-11, U.S tariff issues hovered over them like a menace.
    — Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 14 July 2025
Definition of meet
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  • By Monday evening, the fire crew has achieved full containment of the blaze.
    — CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
  • The non-stick surface is also achieved naturally, without the use of any chemicals to coat the pan.
    — Izzy Baskette, People.com, 8 July 2025
Definition of achieve
Verb
  • Discover easy meal prep strategies, nutritious grab-and-go options, and time-saving hacks to keep you fueled and focused throughout the day.
    — Essence, Essence, 10 July 2025
  • There are plenty of curly-hair products designed to soften the hair and reduce itching associated with keeping a style in for too long.
    — Taylor Bryant, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Definition of keep
Verb
  • The military branch is slated to perform its first-ever refueling of a U.S. military asset in orbit as early as next summer.
    — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
  • The show features five drag queens, each performing two of Swift's eras.
    — Bryan West, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
Definition of perform
Verb
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as much of your exploring will probably be done on foot.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 10 July 2025
  • In complex or regulated environments, speed matters, but so does cross-functional orchestration that accounts for the nuances of the situation.
    — Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Definition of do

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