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fulfilmentthe achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted; satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted; satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character

Pronunciation (IPA): /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

Example Sentences

  • After eating 10 hamburgers, Tom claimed it was for 'personal fulfilment,' not just hunger.
  • The fulfilment of her childhood dream to become a doctor brought tears to her eyes.
  • He searched for fulfilment in online shopping, but his wallet disagreed.

fulfilment

NOUN

[/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/]

the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted; satisfaction or happiness as a result of fully developing one's abilities or character

After years of training, she finally feels deep fulfilment crossing the marathon finish line.
💡 Concept

After years of training, she finally feels deep fulfilment crossing the marathon finish line.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/
🇬🇧 UK/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

🌳Etymology

Rootfulfil
Suffix--ment

🎵Rhyme

installmententhrallmentenrollment
installment
enthrallment
enrollment

🔗Collocations

personal fulfilment
find fulfilment
sense of fulfilment
career fulfilment
spiritual fulfilment
emotional fulfilment

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After eating 10 hamburgers, Tom claimed it was for 'personal fulfilment,' not just hunger.

The fulfilment of her childhood dream to become a doctor brought tears to her eyes.

😄 Fun example

He searched for fulfilment in online shopping, but his wallet disagreed.

Teaching provides her with a deep sense of fulfilment and purpose.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

satisfactionachievementaccomplishmentrealizationcompletion

Antonyms

disappointmentfailureemptiness

Related

fulfillsatisfyachievecompleterealize

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