fulfil — to achieve or complete something that was promised, expected, or desired
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to achieve or complete something that was promised, expected, or desired
Pronunciation (IPA): /fʊlˈfɪl/
Korean meaning: 약속이나 의무를 이행하다, 성취하다
Korean pronunciation: 풀**필**
Example Sentences
- My mom said she'd fulfil my wish if I got good grades, so I studied so hard that even my calculator got tired.
- The pizza delivery guy always fulfils his promise to arrive in 30 minutes, even if it means breaking the speed limit.
- Students must fulfil all the requirements to graduate from university.
fulfil
VERB//fʊlˈfɪl//
to achieve or complete something that was promised, expected, or desired
to achieve or complete something that was promised, expected, or desired
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'fullfyllan'에서 유래했으며, 'full(가득)'과 'fill(채우다)'이 합쳐진 형태로 '완전히 채우다'라는 의미였습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said she'd fulfil my wish if I got good grades, so I studied so hard that even my calculator got tired.”
“The pizza delivery guy always fulfils his promise to arrive in 30 minutes, even if it means breaking the speed limit.”
“Students must fulfil all the requirements to graduate from university.”
“She worked overtime to fulfil her responsibilities as a team leader.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.