v.
(fulfils, fulfilling, fulfilled)
- achieve or realize (something desired, promised, or predicted).
▸
(fulfil oneself)
gain happiness or satisfaction by fully achieving one's potential.
- satisfy or meet (a requirement or condition).
Derivative
- fulfillable adj.
- fulfilled adj.
- fulfiller n.
- fulfilling adj.
- fulfilment
(US fulfillment)
n.
Etymology
OE fullfyllan ‘fill up, make full’ (see full1, fill).