fulfil
word
Definition
To do what is required or expected, or to make a dream, duty, or wish become real.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily used in formal or semi-formal contexts. Common collocations: 'fulfil a dream', 'fulfil a requirement', 'fulfil your potential'. UK spelling is 'fulfil', US is usually 'fulfill'.
Spanish: cumplir - satisfacer - realizarPortuguese (BR): cumprir - satisfazer - realizarPortuguese (PT): cumprir - satisfazer - realizarChinese (Simplified): 实现 - 履行 - 满足Chinese (Traditional): 實現 - 履行 - 滿足Hindi: पूरा करना - निभानाArabic: يحقق - يفي - يُنجزBengali: পরিপূর্ণ করা - পূরণ করাRussian: выполнять - исполнять - осуществлятьJapanese: 果たす - 実現するVietnamese: đáp ứng - hoàn thành - thực hiệnKorean: 이루다 - 충족하다Turkish: yerine getirmek - gerçekleştirmekUrdu: پورا کرنا - انجام دیناIndonesian: memenuhi - mewujudkan
Example Sentences
You must fulfil all the requirements to pass the course.
basic
She worked hard to fulfil her childhood dream.
basic
Does this job fulfil your needs?
basic
It took years, but I finally fulfilled my dream of opening a bakery.
natural
We promise to fulfil our responsibilities to our customers.
natural
Not everyone feels fulfilled by a high-paying job.
natural