fulfill

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To do or complete something you promised or were required to do.

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

2. 2
   verb

   To meet a need, requirement, or expectation.

   Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for the grant.

3. 3
   verb

   To make someone feel happy and satisfied with what they do.

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

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

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