v.tr. (US fulfill) (fulfilled, fulfilling) 1 bring to consummation, carry out (a prophecy or promise). 2 satisfy (a desire or prayer). 3 a execute, obey (a command or law). b perform, carry out (a task). 4 comply with (conditions). 5 answer (a purpose). 6 bring to an end, finish, complete (a period or piece of work). fulfil oneself develop one's gifts and character to the full. fulfillable adj. fulfiller n. fulfilment n. (US fulfillment).
[ OE fullfyllan (as FULL(1), FILL) ]