fulfill

ful-fill · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    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.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    fulfill a dream — to achieve something long desired
  • •
    fulfill one's potential — to achieve what one is capable of
  • •
    self-fulfilling prophecy — a prediction that causes itself to become true

Related words

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

Etymology

From Old English fullfyllan ("to fill up, complete"), from full ("full") + fyllan ("to fill"). Note: British spelling is fulfil.