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How does the verb fulfill contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of fulfill are accomplish, achieve, discharge, effect, execute, and perform. While all these words mean "to carry out or into effect," fulfill implies a complete realization of ends or possibilities.

fulfilled their ambitions

Where would accomplish be a reasonable alternative to fulfill?

While the synonyms accomplish and fulfill are close in meaning, accomplish stresses the successful completion of a process rather than the means of carrying it out.

accomplished everything they set out to do

How do achieve and accomplish relate to one another, in the sense of fulfill?

Achieve adds to accomplish the implication of conquered difficulties.

achieve greatness

When could discharge be used to replace fulfill?

While in some cases nearly identical to fulfill, discharge implies execution and completion of appointed duties or tasks.

discharged his duties

How are the words effect and achieve related as synonyms of fulfill?

Effect adds to achieve an emphasis on the inherent force in the agent capable of surmounting obstacles.

effected sweeping reforms

When would execute be a good substitute for fulfill?

The meanings of execute and fulfill largely overlap; however, execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

executed the hit-and-run

When might perform be a better fit than fulfill?

In some situations, the words perform and fulfill are roughly equivalent. However, perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill.

performed gymnastics

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fulfill This budget plan would fulfill Trump and Republicans' campaign promises to make tax cuts and reduce the deficit. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025 As a result, men rely more heavily on their romantic partners to fulfill these needs. Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 14 Feb. 2025 Addressing the proposal, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., wrote on X the measure would fulfill a major promise made by President Donald Trump on the campaign trail. Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025 Prior to President Donald Trump taking office, it had been suggested that additional funding would help the Social Security Administration to fulfill the demands of the WEP and GPO repeal. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
Verb
  • Colonial empires established plantations in Asia and South America to satisfy demand in Europe and North America.
    Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
  • The cannibals of the South Sea Islands roast human beings alive to satisfy hunger.
    Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The school’s small class sizes allow for highly individualized attention, ensuring that each child’s unique learning style and academic needs are met.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers met in São Paulo last season in the first-ever NFL game in South America.
    Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Launched at 1871 eight years ago, Cameo exploded in popularity during the pandemic, achieving a $1 billion unicorn valuation in 2021 before struggling and downsizing in the post-pandemic landscape.
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • High earning Gen Z consider a strong work-life balance to be a firm signifier of wealth and 41 percent are aspiring to achieve that in the next two years.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • As much as their two best players kept lighting it up all the way to All-Star Weekend.
    Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Amazon, the nation’s second-largest private employer, has long sought to keep unions out of its ranks.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Bloomberg notes how during previous demonstrations, Apple has showed Siri being able to perform personal assistant-style tasks such as quickly locating a user's flight and lunch reservation plans by accessing the iPhone's email and message history.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Tests performed during the day confirmed the respiratory tract infection.
    Sophie Tanno, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • What is clear is that the offseason is now over, spring training is underway and the Yankees have done nothing to replace Torres.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
  • But descendants felt the admission was a first step; now, what would the Jesuits do about it?
    Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025

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“Fulfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfill. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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