Fulfils Meaning in English
word · lemma: fulfil
fʊɫˈfɪɫ
fuul-FIL
fʊlfˈɪlz
fuul-FILZ
Definition
Provides what is needed or wanted, or accomplishes a duty, promise, or requirement.
Usage & Nuances
'Fulfils' is UK spelling; US spelling is 'fulfills'. Common collocations: 'fulfils a requirement', 'fulfils a dream', 'fulfils a promise'. Often used for personal goals, official rules, or duties. Not used in very casual speech as often as 'does' or 'meets'.
Spanish: cumple - satisfacePortuguese (BR): cumpre - satisfazPortuguese (PT): cumpre - satisfazChinese (Simplified): 实现 - 满足Chinese (Traditional): 實現 - 滿足Hindi: पूरा करता है - संतुष्ट करता हैArabic: يحقق - يلبيBengali: পূরণ করে - বাস্তবায়ন করেRussian: исполняет - выполняет - удовлетворяетJapanese: 果たす - 満たすVietnamese: đáp ứng - thực hiệnKorean: 충족하다 - 이행하다Turkish: yerine getirir - karşılarUrdu: پورا کرتا ہے - انجام دیتا ہےIndonesian: memenuhi - menunaikan
Example Sentences
She fulfils all her promises.
basic
This job fulfils his needs.
basic
He fulfils the requirements for the scholarship.
basic
If it fulfils your expectations, go for it.
natural
Nothing fulfils me like helping others.
natural
She finally fulfils her childhood dream of becoming a doctor.
natural