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

  • (..) already working on a new draft. Stamper! But why dampen his mood by telling him? We just gave him a great gift-- a chance to fulfill his destiny. Write up a statement for Blythe-- stepping aside, fresh ideas, et cetera, et cetera, and make it dignified. (..)
    2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2
  • (..) Have you seen your parents? No. It's hard to let go. Faction before blood. It's an important ideal, but sometimes difficult to fulfill. It goes against our fundamental human nature. But that's exactly the weakness we need to overcome. You think that human nature is a weakness? (..)
    2014 Divergent
  • (..) No request is too extreme When you wish upon a star As dreamers do Fate is kind She brings to those who love The sweet fulfilment of Their secret longing Like a bolt out of the blue Fate step sin And sees you through When you wish (..)
    1940 Pinocchio