fulfil

Definitions


[fʊlˈfɪl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted)
(e.g: he wouldn't be able to fulfil his ambition to visit Naples)

- carry out (a duty or role) as required, promised, or expected
(e.g: some officials were dismissed because they could not fulfil their duties)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Old English fullfyllan ‘fill up, make full’ (see full, fill)




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