fulfill (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /fʊlˈfɪl/
Definition
To bring to completion or reality; to satisfy a requirement or condition.
Examples
She worked hard to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor.
The company struggled to fulfill all the customer orders on time.
It is important to fulfill your promises to build trust with others.
How to Use fulfill
- fulfill a promise/obligation (collocation)
- To do what you said you would do or what is expected of you. — "It's important to fulfill your obligations to your family."
- fulfill a dream/ambition (collocation)
- To make a long-held hope or goal a reality. — "Winning the championship helped him fulfill a lifelong ambition."
- fulfill requirements/conditions (collocation)
- To meet the necessary standards or criteria. — "The new software must fulfill all the security requirements."
- fulfill a role/function (collocation)
- To perform the duties or purpose of a particular position. — "The committee was established to fulfill an advisory function."
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