American English
/fʊˈfɪlz/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Related entry: fulfill
to do what you promised, agreed to do, or are responsible for doing
Practice out loudto do what you promised, agreed to do, or are responsible for doing
She fulfilled her promise to call every week.
The company fulfilled its contract on time.
fulfill a promise · fulfill an obligation · fulfill a commitment
fulfill + a/the + promise/obligation
subject + fulfill(s) + a/the + commitment
to meet a rule, requirement, or condition so that something is accepted or allowed
This course fulfills the state education requirement.
Applicants must fulfill all the entry requirements.
fulfill a requirement · fulfill a condition
fulfill + a/the + requirement/condition
subject + must + fulfill + all + the + requirements
to make a hope, dream, or ambition become real
Winning the scholarship fulfilled her dream of studying abroad.
He finally fulfilled his ambition to open a restaurant.
fulfill a dream · fulfill an ambition
fulfill + a/the + dream/ambition
fulfill + one's + dream + of + -ing
to provide what a person, group, or situation needs
The new clinic fulfills a real need in the neighborhood.
This program fulfills the growing demand for evening classes.
fulfill a need · fulfill a demand
fulfill + a/the + need/demand
fulfill + a/the + need + for + noun
to develop all your abilities and achieve what you can
With the right support, he can fulfill his potential.
American English uses fulfill with two l's; fulfilled and fulfilling also keep the two l's. British English often uses fulfil.