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).
Phrases and idioms:
fulfil oneself develop one's gifts and character to the full.
Derivatives:
fulfillable adj. fulfiller n. fulfilment n. (US fulfillment).
Etymology: OE fullfyllan (as FULL(1), FILL)