WOTW: fulfil

| - Tim Lake |

triplo word of the week - fulfil

 

 

“Fulfil” is a verb that is useful at this time of year when we set goals. What does it mean? Read on to find out.

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The main meaning of “fulfil” is to achieve or realise, make a reality, something wanted, predicted or promised.

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+ I’m not sure I can fulfil all my goals for this year, but I will try my hardest to do so.

+ She was always interested in arts and crafts but was never able to fulfil her ambitions in her youth.

+ He accused the committee of failing to fulfil its promises.

+ By damaging the planet man may fulfil his short-term needs, but he is causing irreversible problems for himself in the long term.

+ He finally fulfilled his ambition of snowboarding in Alaska.

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Related to that meaning of “fulfil” is “fulfil oneself” which means to become happy or satisfied by reaching your potential.

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+ He never fulfilled himself and I could see how much it disappointed him.

+ Many who feel they have no chance of a good job or education fulfil themselves by being parents.

+ The arts grants were awarded to young people who wished to fulfil themselves in art or music.

+ She believes she can win Wimbledon and just wants to fulfil herself in tennis.

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The second main meaning of the verb “fulfil” means to carry out a duty or role as required or expected.

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+ In many parts of the world, women are still expected to fulfil the traditional role of homemakers.

+ The officials were dismissed because they failed to fulfil their duties.

+ If you don’t vote, it can be said you aren’t fulfilling your civic duties.

+ You are expected to fulfil your duties here as any other teacher.

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Another meaning of “fulfil” is to meet a requirement or condition.

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+ To be able to take part in the competition, you must fulfil three basic conditions.

+ The project was designed to fulfil a specific need in the community.

+ They find simple satisfaction in fulfilling their daily needs.

+ Despite years in development, the drug couldn’t fulfil the drug safety requirements.

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Finally, “fulfil” means pack and send a customer’s order.

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+ Customers expect orders made online to be fulfilled quickly and correctly.

+ The company is opening a new warehouse to fulfil the growing number of orders.

+ If the seller can’t fulfil your order, it will be cancelled, and you will receive a full refund.

+ They needed 20,00 extras worker to fulfil all the orders for the latest iPhone.

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The American spelling uses two “L”s: fulfill.

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The pronunciation is /fʊlˈfɪl/.

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This word is the in the New General Service List, as list of the 3,000 most common words in English communication. You can get the full list on our website by clicking here.

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この単語は、英語で最もよく使われる3,000の単語のリストであるNew General Service Listからのものです。完全なリストはこちらから。

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