fulfill
AI In plain words
Writing a short explanation…
Written by a house AI from the entry below, in your language. The entry itself is the source.
fulfill
- /fʊlˈfɪl/
- /fəˈfɪl/
- /fɔɹˈfɪl/ dialectal
Rhymes with -ɪl
Where it comes from
From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”). By surface analysis, full- + fill.
verb fulfills · fulfilling · fulfilled · fulfil
- To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.). You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.
- To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest. This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.
- To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.). Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time.
- To package, distribute, or ship goods.
- To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up. My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.
