fulfil

ful-fil · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    British spelling of fulfill; to carry out or bring to completion (a duty, promise, or requirement).

  2. 2.

    To satisfy or meet (a wish, desire, or expectation).

  3. 3.

    To develop one's abilities or character fully.

Related words

Antonyms: abandon, fail, neglect
See also: accomplish, fulfill, fulfilled, fulfillment
Synonyms: accomplish, achieve, complete, satisfy

Etymology

From Old English fullfyllan ("to fill up, complete"), from full ("full") + fyllan ("to fill"). British spelling retains single 'l'.