fulfill

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

   You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.

2. 2
   verb

   To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.

   This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.

3. 3
   verb

   To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).

   Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time.

4. 4
   verb

   To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.

   My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.

5. 5
   verb

   fill or meet a want or need

6. 6
   verb

   put in effect

7. 7
   verb

   meet the requirements or expectations of

8. 8
   verb

   To package, distribute, or ship goods.

Etymology

From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”). By surface analysis, full- + fill.