fulfil meaning

UK /fʊlˈfɪl/ US /fʊlˈfɪl/ 2 syllables

fulfil (verb): put in effect.

fulfil has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

fulfil as a verb

  1. put in effect
    • carry out a task
    • execute the decision of the people
    • He actioned the operation

    Synonyms: carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill

    Type of: complete, effect

    Kinds: get over, run, consummate, do, dispatch

    Related forms: fulfilment

  2. fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
    • does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
    • This job doesn't match my dreams
    • meet a need

    Synonyms: fit, conform to, meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill

    Type of: provide

    Kinds: answer, quell, content, feed on, quench, fit the bill, satisfy, suit

    Related forms: fulfilment

  3. meet the requirements or expectations of

    Synonyms: satisfy, fulfill, live up to

    Type of: fit

    Kinds: suffice, cover

    Related forms: fulfilment

How to pronounce fulfil

fulfil is pronounced /fʊlˈfɪl/ in British English and /fʊlˈfɪl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with fulfil

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with FU · words ending in IL · 6-letter words

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