Fulfills Meaning in English
word · lemma: fulfill
fʊɫˈfɪɫz
ful-FILZ
fʊlˈfɪlz
ful-FILZ
Definition
Carries out a duty, promise, or requirement, or makes someone feel satisfied by meeting their needs or expectations.
Usage & Nuances
'Fulfills' is more formal than 'does' or 'meets'; often used with 'requirements', 'obligations', and 'dreams'. Can mean carrying out a duty or making someone feel satisfied. Not usually used for physical actions (like 'fulfills the box').
Spanish: cumple - satisfacePortuguese (BR): cumpre - satisfazPortuguese (PT): cumpre - satisfazChinese (Simplified): 满足 - 履行Chinese (Traditional): 滿足 - 履行Hindi: पूरा करता हैArabic: يحقِّق - يلبّيBengali: পূরণ করে - পালন করে - সন্তুষ্ট করেRussian: исполняет - выполняет - удовлетворяетJapanese: 果たす - 満たすVietnamese: đáp ứng - hoàn thành - làm thỏa mãnKorean: 이행하다 - 충족시키다 - 만족시키다Turkish: yerine getirir - karşılar - tatmin ederUrdu: پورا کرتا ہے - انجام دیتا ہے - مطمئن کرتا ہےIndonesian: memenuhi - melaksanakan - memuaskan
Example Sentences
She always fulfills her promises.
basic
This job fulfills all the requirements.
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He fulfills his duty as a doctor.
basic
This simple act really fulfills me.
natural
Winning that award fulfills a lifelong dream.
natural
Our company fulfills your order within 24 hours.
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