to fulfil

  • 21fulfil — verb 1) he fulfilled a lifelong ambition Syn: achieve, attain, realize, make happen, succeed in, bring to completion, bring to fruition, satisfy 2) she failed to fulfil her duties Syn: carry out, perform …

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  • 22fulfil — /fʊlˈfɪl / (say fool fil) verb (t) (fulfilled, fulfilling) 1. to carry out, or bring to consummation, as a prophecy, promise, etc. 2. to perform or do, as duty; obey or follow, as commands. 3. to satisfy (requirements, etc.) 4. to bring to an end …

  • 23fulfil — v.tr. (US fulfill) (fulfilled, fulfilling) 1 bring to consummation, carry out (a prophecy or promise). 2 satisfy (a desire or prayer). 3 a execute, obey (a command or law). b perform, carry out (a task). 4 comply with (conditions). 5 answer (a… …

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  • 24fulfil — transitive verb see fulfill …

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  • 25fulfil — /fool fil /, v.t., fulfilled, fulfilling. fulfill. * * * …

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  • 26fulfil — Synonyms and related words: abide by, accomplish, achieve, answer, bring about, bring off, bring to completion, carry off, carry out, carry through, carry to completion, complete, comply with, conform to, conform with, consummate, discharge, do,… …

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  • 27fulfil — (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb See fulfill …

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  • 28fulfil — ful|fil [ ful fıl ] the British spelling of fulfill …

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  • 29fulfil — v. a. M. Ode, st. 150 (Hickes), but the Egerton MS. st. 156, reads ‘fulð’ …

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  • 30fulfil — v. a. [Written also Fulfill.] 1. Accomplish, effectuate, realize, effect, execute, bring to pass, complete, consummate, bring to completion, perfect, bring to perfection or greater perfection, carry out or to its intention. 2. Observe, obey,… …

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