fulfill

Definition

  • verb: to do what is required by (something, such as a promise or a contract)
  • verb: to make full
  • synonyms: fill, effectuate

Examples

  • With the money she earned in the stock market, she was finally able to 'fulfill' her dreams. [=she was finally able to do the things she had always dreamed of doing]

  • Their vacation failed to 'fulfill' their expectations. [=their vacation was not as good as they expected it to be]

  • The committee was disbanded after it had 'fulfilled' its purpose. [=after it had done what it was intended to do]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're angry with me. Of course I'm angry with you. Most of my life, you've either manipulated or humiliated me. You used me... to fulfill your ambition, while at the same time taking my wife as your mistress and forcing me to adopt her bastard son! Please, tell me... (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18