Fulfil
verb
Complete or do what is expected, necessary or promised.
I have a dream, and I will fulfil it no matter what.
Often appears as...
- fulfil a duty
- fulfil a promise
verb
To satisfy a condition or obey a law.
The company has failed to fulfil its legal obligations.
Often appears as...
- fulfil a contract
- fulfil a criterion
verb
To develop the full qualities or potential of somebody.
Every parent wants their child to fulfil their potential.
Often appears as...
- fulfil your potential
- fulfil your capability
verb
To make (someone) satisfied or happy, by doing or providing what is desired or needed.
The new job did not fulfil his hopes.
Often appears as...
- fulfil a dream
- fulfil a desire
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Approving
verb
Complete or do what is expected, necessary or promised.
I have a dream, and I will fulfil it no matter what.
Often appears as...
- fulfil a duty
- fulfil a promise
verb
To satisfy a condition or obey a law.
The company has failed to fulfil its legal obligations.
Often appears as...
- fulfil a contract
- fulfil a criterion
verb
To develop the full qualities or potential of somebody.
Every parent wants their child to fulfil their potential.
Often appears as...
- fulfil your potential
- fulfil your capability
verb
To make (someone) satisfied or happy, by doing or providing what is desired or needed.
The new job did not fulfil his hopes.
Often appears as...
- fulfil a dream
- fulfil a desire
Usage tips
Approving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Expectation Fulfillment
Relates to completing tasks or achieving goals that are anticipated by oneself or others.
He studied hard to fulfil the expectations of his parents.
Pro Tip 2/2Commitment Important
Stresses the importance of honoring commitments or promises in professional and personal contexts.
They volunteered to fulfil their pledge to the charity.
Pro Tip 1/2Expectation Fulfillment
Relates to completing tasks or achieving goals that are anticipated by oneself or others.
He studied hard to fulfil the expectations of his parents.
Pro Tip 2/2Commitment Important
Stresses the importance of honoring commitments or promises in professional and personal contexts.
They volunteered to fulfil their pledge to the charity.
Pro Tip 1/2Expectation Fulfillment
Relates to completing tasks or achieving goals that are anticipated by oneself or others.
He studied hard to fulfil the expectations of his parents.
Pro Tip 2/2Commitment Important
Stresses the importance of honoring commitments or promises in professional and personal contexts.
They volunteered to fulfil their pledge to the charity.
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The five major world...
And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan can teach us to reduce that craving, and thus reduce the suffering.
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Explore cave paintings...
or marking their tribal territory. Maybe the images were the culmination of sacred hunting rituals or spiritual journeys. Or could they be art for art's sake, the sheer joy and fulfillment of creation? As with many unsolved mysteries of the ancient world, we may never know for sure,
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What I learned from 100...
And again, and again, I learned that if I mention some doubt people might have before I ask the question, I gained their trust. People were more likely to say yes to me. And then I learned I could fulfill my life dream by asking. You know, I came from four generations of teachers,
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A message from the next...
I wrote and published a book called Simran's diary which is about a girl called children who goes to many twists turns and adventures along with her family and at the point she fulfills her dream yes we children should be encouraged to do what we like in
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How to practice...
If there were less loneliness and less depression? If people knew how to overcome failure? If they felt better about themselves and more empowered? If they were happier and more fulfilled? I can, because that's the world I want to live in.
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Peter van Uhm: Why I...
And you all have chosen your own instruments to fulfill this mission of creating a better world. Some chose the microscope as their instrument. Others chose dancing or painting, or making music like we just heard.
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Orphan Sun Bear Gets A...
if I can get away with that so she's just full of life that's the best way you can describe it I've known a lot of us over the years I just think Mary's an amazing little bear she's having a fulfilled quality of
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Why are there so many...
This huge diversity exists largely because of humanity's efforts to bear new fruit. Fruit breeding is a way to fulfill the expectations of farmers and consumers who seek specific qualities in an apple.
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The Rise of the Cali...
He wanted to fulfill his dream with my dad, because he wanted my dad to be a lawyer. And that's why I wanted to be a lawyer. I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family.
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Why Dogs Stick Their...
love may be in the air but it's so rarely fulfilled
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The five major world...
And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving for one's own fulfillment at the expense of others. Following an eight-step plan can teach us to reduce that craving, and thus reduce the suffering.
Video examples
Explore cave paintings...
or marking their tribal territory. Maybe the images were the culmination of sacred hunting rituals or spiritual journeys. Or could they be art for art's sake, the sheer joy and fulfillment of creation? As with many unsolved mysteries of the ancient world, we may never know for sure,
Video examples
What I learned from 100...
And again, and again, I learned that if I mention some doubt people might have before I ask the question, I gained their trust. People were more likely to say yes to me. And then I learned I could fulfill my life dream by asking. You know, I came from four generations of teachers,
Video examples
A message from the next...
I wrote and published a book called Simran's diary which is about a girl called children who goes to many twists turns and adventures along with her family and at the point she fulfills her dream yes we children should be encouraged to do what we like in
Video examples
How to practice...
If there were less loneliness and less depression? If people knew how to overcome failure? If they felt better about themselves and more empowered? If they were happier and more fulfilled? I can, because that's the world I want to live in.
Video examples
Peter van Uhm: Why I...
And you all have chosen your own instruments to fulfill this mission of creating a better world. Some chose the microscope as their instrument. Others chose dancing or painting, or making music like we just heard.
Video examples
Orphan Sun Bear Gets A...
if I can get away with that so she's just full of life that's the best way you can describe it I've known a lot of us over the years I just think Mary's an amazing little bear she's having a fulfilled quality of
Video examples
Why are there so many...
This huge diversity exists largely because of humanity's efforts to bear new fruit. Fruit breeding is a way to fulfill the expectations of farmers and consumers who seek specific qualities in an apple.
Video examples
The Rise of the Cali...
He wanted to fulfill his dream with my dad, because he wanted my dad to be a lawyer. And that's why I wanted to be a lawyer. I want to be like my dad. I wanted to help my family.
Video examples
Why Dogs Stick Their...
love may be in the air but it's so rarely fulfilled
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Coretta Scott King
American Activist
I'm fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes - the finer things of life - would make you happy. My concept of happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense.
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
Love alone is capable of uniting living beings in such a way as to complete and fulfill them, for it alone takes them and joins them by what is deepest in themselves.
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
You were not created to just get by with an average, unrewarding, or unfulfilling life. God created you to leave your mark on this generation.
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Pat McAfee
American Athlete
Honestly, it's what the world's all about and what life's all about - fulfillment and making people's lives better.
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Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.
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Andrea Riseborough
English Actress
You can't tell what's going to fulfill you in different stages in your life.
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Robert G. Allen
American Politician
Pursuing your passion is fulfilling and leads to financial freedom.
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Jabari Parker
American Basketball Player
I try to fulfill my role and my responsibility as much as I can.
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Fidel Castro
Statesman
The people respect and believe in men who fulfill their duty.
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Amy Purdy
American Actress
I want to live a fulfilling life.
Quote examples
Coretta Scott King
American Activist
I'm fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes - the finer things of life - would make you happy. My concept of happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense.
Quote examples
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
Love alone is capable of uniting living beings in such a way as to complete and fulfill them, for it alone takes them and joins them by what is deepest in themselves.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
You were not created to just get by with an average, unrewarding, or unfulfilling life. God created you to leave your mark on this generation.
Quote examples
Pat McAfee
American Athlete
Honestly, it's what the world's all about and what life's all about - fulfillment and making people's lives better.
Quote examples
Michael Jordan
American Basketball Player
The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.
Quote examples
Andrea Riseborough
English Actress
You can't tell what's going to fulfill you in different stages in your life.
Quote examples
Robert G. Allen
American Politician
Pursuing your passion is fulfilling and leads to financial freedom.
Quote examples
Jabari Parker
American Basketball Player
I try to fulfill my role and my responsibility as much as I can.
Quote examples
Fidel Castro
Statesman
The people respect and believe in men who fulfill their duty.
Quote examples
Amy Purdy
American Actress
I want to live a fulfilling life.
Example 1 of 10
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