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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'fullfyllan', a compound combining 'full' (complete, full) and 'fyllan' (to fill). Originally meant 'to fill completely' or 'to make full'.
Breakdown
full- (complete, full) + -fil (to fill). The Old English compound 'fullfyllan' merged these elements to express the sense of completely filling or satisfying.
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📝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.”
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