verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/fʊlˈfɪl/
/fəˈfɪl/
US:Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
dialectal:/fɔɹˈfɪl/
rhymes with -ɪl
CMU ARPABET:F UH0 L F IH1 L
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
verb
Meaning 1
To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, transitive
Examples
You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: realize, perform
Antonyms: none provided
2
verb
Meaning 2
To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, transitive
Examples
This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
verb
Meaning 3
To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, transitive
Examples
Unfortunately, you don't fulfill the criteria for extra grants at the present time.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
4
verb
Meaning 4
To package, distribute, or ship goods.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: business
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
5
verb
Meaning 5
To fill full; fill to the utmost capacity; fill up.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, archaic
Examples
My lady is positively fulfilled of grace.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
6
verb
Meaning 6
fill or meet a want or need
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.