verb

fulfill

fulfill, satisfy, achieve

She will fulfill her promise.

She will fulfill her promise.

The job did not fulfill his expectations.

The job did not fulfill his expectations.

You must fulfill the requirements for the course.

You must fulfill the requirements for the course.

((sth.)) to carry out or bring to completion (a promise, duty, etc.) She will fulfill her promise.

((sth.)) to satisfy (a requirement, expectation, etc.) You must fulfill the requirements for the course.

Synonyms: achieve, accomplish, satisfy; Antonyms: fail, neglect

From Old English 'fullfyllan', meaning 'to fill up', a combination of 'full' and 'fill'.

Imagine 'filling' a container 'full' to complete a task or promise.

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