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fulfill.

To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/fʊlˈfɪl//fəˈfɪl//fɔɹˈfɪl/dialectal
  1. To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

    US · transitive
    You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.
  2. To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.

    US · transitive
    This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.
  3. To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).

    US · transitive
    Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time.
  4. To package, distribute, or ship goods.

    US
  5. To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.

    US · archaic
    My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.
Where this word comes from

From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”). By surface analysis, full- + fill.

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