fulfill
word
fuhl-FIL
fuhl-FIL
Definition
To do what is required or expected, or to make something happen that was promised or hoped for.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or written contexts. Common collocations: 'fulfill a dream', 'fulfill a promise', 'fulfill requirements'. Not interchangeable with 'fill' or 'full'.
Spanish: cumplir - realizar - satisfacerPortuguese (BR): cumprir - realizar - satisfazerPortuguese (PT): cumprir - realizar - satisfazerChinese (Simplified): 实现 - 履行 - 满足Chinese (Traditional): 實現 - 履行 - 滿足Hindi: पूरा करना - निभाना - संतुष्ट करनाArabic: يحقق - يفي - يلبيBengali: পূরণ করা - পালন করাRussian: исполнить - выполнитьJapanese: 果たすVietnamese: đáp ứng - thực hiệnKorean: 이루다 - 충족하다Turkish: yerine getirmek - gerçekleştirmekUrdu: پورا کرناIndonesian: memenuhi - mewujudkan
Example Sentences
She wants to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor.
basic
The company did not fulfill its promise to lower prices.
basic
You must fulfill all the requirements to get the job.
basic
After many years, he's finally starting to fulfill his potential.
natural
It's hard to fulfill everyone's expectations all the time.
natural
She was relieved to finally fulfill her responsibilities.
natural