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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

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Recent Examples of fulfill Schools fulfill their mission to prepare all students for life by supporting their development of the knowledge, empathy and critical-thinking skills needed to bring us together as one proud American society. Britt Hogue, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025 The turmoil that enveloped the federal workforce over the last few days is unlikely to cease anytime soon as the U.S. government’s human resources agency considers how to fulfill Elon Musk ’s demands. Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025 On Monday, a federal judge found the Trump administration had violated the restraining order, calling on the White House to fulfill millions in foreign aid payments. Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2025 Among other options, researchers can fulfill it by including a project component that increases the participation of women, underrepresented minorities in STEM, and people with disabilities. Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
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  • Felix said if there is insufficient money in the TIF to satisfy the $825,000 due the developers over the next 14 years, money can come from neighboring TIF districts — two exist — so there is no risk to the city.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Both countries have tried to coordinate with the administration to satisfy concerns and put new measures in place, NPR's Jackie Northam says.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Mar. 2025
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  • Avs looking forward Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland met with local media earlier this week and hinted captain Gabriel Landeskog likely wasn’t coming back before the end of the regular season.
    Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Few journalists ever got to meet Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, who died Monday at age 82.
    Alanna Nash, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Several have achieved 20 launches and its fleet leader has 26 launches under its belt.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Celebrate Your Wins And Stay Consistent Building a business requires a long-term vision to achieve lasting success.
    Veranda Adkins, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In contrast, the energy transition has a long-term basis, with 2050 as the magic date of the Paris agreement to keep global temperature rise below 2 C degrees above pre-industrial times.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • After Homendy's announcement, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy quickly said the Department of Transportation will immediately follow the NTSB's recommendations and keep helicopter restrictions in place, noting that some modifications might be made to the current restrictions.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • Mexican musician Natanael Cano, who has yet to perform in the United States, has been tapped as the Sunday Special Performer.
    Thania Garcia, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Wonder gave short speech before performing two songs during the service.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.
    Amy Lawrence, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
  • What needs to be done to prevent a Kessler meltdown?
    Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

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“Fulfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfill. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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