fulfill

/fʊlˈfɪl/ (bre, ipa) · /fʊlˈfɪl/ (ame, ipa) · /fu̇(l)-ˈfil also fə(l)-/ (ame, mw)

fulfill — verb

  • fulfillpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • fulfills3rd person singular
  • fulfilling-ing form
  • fulfilledpast simple

1. to do what you have promised, agreed, or been expected to do — for example, carr

1.動詞及物B1
釋義

to do what you have promised, agreed, or been expected to do — for example, carrying out a promise, a duty, a plan, or a dream so that it becomes real.

例句

Felix fulfilled his promise to help his sister move into her new apartment.

fulfill + promise (+ to-infinitive)

The company failed to fulfill the terms of the contract with its suppliers.

negative: fail to fulfill + noun phrase

同義詞
  • carry out

    more concrete and everyday; often used for instructions, orders, or plans

  • execute

    more formal; suggests carrying out something precisely, often in official or legal contexts

  • accomplish

    emphasizes successful completion of a task or goal rather than meeting an obligation

反義詞
  • break

    used with 'promise' — to not do what you promised

  • neglect

    to fail to carry out a duty or responsibility

文法句型

fulfill + noun phrase

用法筆記

Commonly used with nouns such as promise, duty, obligation, contract, dream, ambition, role, and responsibility as the direct object.

常見錯誤

❌She completed her promise to call him.
✅She fulfilled her promise to call him.
💡'complete' is used for tasks and projects; 'fulfill' is the correct verb for a promise or commitment.
❌He achieved his duties before the deadline.
✅He fulfilled his duties before the deadline.
💡'achieve' works for goals and targets, not for duties or obligations.

2. to satisfy a need, requirement, condition, or desire — for example, meeting a cu

2.動詞及物B1
釋義

to satisfy a need, requirement, condition, or desire — for example, meeting a customer's order, a job's qualifications, a set of criteria, or someone's emotional needs so they feel content or complete.

例句

The new software fulfills all the requirements the manager asked for.

fulfill + requirement(s) — inanimate subject

Nia felt that her current job no longer fulfilled her creative needs.

fulfill + need(s) — emotional / creative context

同義詞
  • satisfy

    direct synonym, sounds more natural with feelings and desires

  • meet

    common with requirements, standards, and conditions; slightly less formal than 'fulfill'

  • comply with

    more formal; used with rules, regulations, and official requirements

反義詞
  • fail

    to not meet a requirement or expectation

  • fall short of

    to almost but not completely meet a standard or need

文法句型

fulfill + noun phrase

用法筆記

Frequently used with nouns such as need, requirement, condition, criteria, standard, expectation, order, and potential as the direct object. This is the sense used in the common phrase 'fulfill yourself' (to develop your abilities and feel satisfied).

常見錯誤

❌This job completes my expectations.
✅This job fulfills my expectations.
💡'complete' means to finish; 'fulfill' means to meet or satisfy expectations.
❌The product satisfies the order very quickly.
✅The product fulfills the order very quickly.
💡'satisfy' is used for people's feelings; 'fulfill' is the correct verb for orders, contracts, and formal requirements.