Definitions

fulfill

[fool-fil] / fʊlˈfɪl /

VERB

bring to completion

Synonyms

STRONG

accomplish achieve answer conclude conform discharge do effect effectuate execute fill finish implement keep meet obey observe perfect perform please realize render satisfy score suffice suit

WEAK

be just the ticket carry out comply with fill the bill hit the bull's-eye make it make the grade

Antonyms

STRONG

abandon bear begin cancel commence destroy fail give up halt lose miss neglect overlook refuse start

Example Sentences

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A successful OpenAI debut would reassure Oracle’s shareholders that OpenAI can fulfill its roughly $1.4 trillion spending commitments.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Right now, the England attack needs bowlers to fulfill three roles, in addition to skipper Stokes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

To fulfill this promise, admissions policies must be driven by faculty expertise and rigorous standards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“In a weird way, I would’ve rather missed the WBC and win a World Series than getting to fulfill a life dream of playing in Puerto Rico after losing a World Series,” Hernández said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

In its own way this correspondence would fulfill his dream, of serving as an interpreter between nations.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

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