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- pronunciation:
- fUl
fIl
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
fulfills, fulfilling, fulfilled |
| definition 1: |
to effect or bring to realization or completion.
She eventually fulfilled her lifelong dream of publishing a novel.- synonyms:
- accomplish, achieve, actualize, consummate, effect, realize
- antonyms:
- frustrate
- similar words:
- complete, conclude, do, finish, perfect
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| definition 2: |
to execute or carry out (a duty, command, or the like).
He fulfilled his military duty by serving two years in the Navy.The man failed to fulfill his responsibilities as a father.- synonyms:
- carry out, discharge, do, execute, perform
- antonyms:
- neglect
- similar words:
- abide by, comply with, keep, obey, satisfy
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| definition 3: |
to satisfy (a requirement, expectation, or desire).
She cannot graduate unless she fulfills the physical education requirement.- synonyms:
- fill, meet, satisfy
- similar words:
- answer, conform, discharge, execute, fit, suit
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| definition 4: |
to live up to or develop the full potential of (oneself).
She fulfills herself by doing volunteer work in the community.How will you ever fulfill yourself if you don't get an education?- synonyms:
- achieve, actualize, realize
- similar words:
- attain, reach, satisfy
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| related words: |
accomplish, anticipate, appease, consummate, effect, fill, indulge, liquidate, observe, pass, provide, redeem, sate, satiate, serve, supply |
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