fulfill
/ful'fil/ Cách viết khác : (fulfill) /ful'fil/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To carry out or bring to completion: To achieve or realize something promised, desired, or predicted.
- To meet a requirement or condition: To satisfy a need, standard, or obligation.
- To bring to an end: To complete a period of time or a task.
Examples of Usage
- Verb:
- She worked hard to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor.
- This program fulfills the university's language requirement.
- The contract was fulfilled ahead of schedule.
Advanced Usage
- "to fulfill oneself": to gain happiness or satisfaction by fully developing one's abilities or character.
- He believed that only through creative work could one truly fulfill oneself.
- "to fulfill a role/function": to perform a particular duty or purpose adequately.
- This new department will fulfill a vital function within the company.
Variants and Related Words
- Fulfillment (n): The achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.
- Many people seek a sense of fulfillment in their careers.
- Fulfilling (adj): Providing happiness or satisfaction.
- She found nursing to be a very fulfilling profession.
Synonyms
- Accomplish: To bring to a successful conclusion.
- Satisfy: To meet the expectations, needs, or desires of someone.
- Execute: To carry out or put into effect (a plan, order, or course of action).
Related Phrasal Verbs
(Note: "Fulfill" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. Its meaning is typically expressed directly.)
Related Idioms
- "To fulfill one's potential": to achieve as much as one is capable of.
- With the right training, she could truly fulfill her potential.
- "A dream fulfilled": a hope or ambition that has been achieved.
- Winning the championship was a dream fulfilled for the entire team.
Verb
- fill or meet a want or need
- meet the requirements or expectations of
- put in effect
- carry out a task
- execute the decision of the people
- He actioned the operation