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fulfill

ful·fill

UK/fʊlˈfɪl/ US/fəˈfɪl/ fairly common us

verb

1.

put in effect

  • “carry out a task”
  • “execute the decision of the people”
  • “He actioned the operation”
2.

fulfil the requirements or expectations of

3.

Origin

From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”). By surface analysis, full- + fill.

Phrases

  • self-fulfilling prophecy

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