fulfill
Translation
fulfil, satisfy, achieve
Examples
She will fulfill her promise.
She will fulfil her promise.
The job did not fulfill his expectations.
The job did not fulfil his expectations.
You must fulfill the requirements for the course.
You must fulfil the requirements for the course.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to carry out or bring to completion (a promise, duty, etc.) She will fulfil her promise.
((sth.)) to satisfy (a requirement, expectation, etc.) You must fulfil the requirements for the course.
Similar Words
Synonyms: achieve, accomplish, satisfy; Antonyms: fail, neglect
Etymology
From Old English 'fullfyllan', meaning 'to fill up', a combination of 'full' and 'fill'.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'filling' a container 'full' to complete a task or promise.