fulfill

== English == === Alternative forms === fulfil (British) === Etymology === From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”). By surface analysis, full- +‎ fill. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /fʊlˈfɪl/, /fəˈfɪl/ Rhymes: -ɪl === Verb === fulfill (third-person singular simple present fulfills, present participle fulfilling, simple past and past participle fulfilled) (American spelling) (transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.). Synonyms: realize, perform (transitive) To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest. (transitive) To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.). (business) To package, distribute, or ship goods. (archaic) To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== == Middle English == === Verb === fulfill alternative form of fulfillen