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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 The move aims to fulfill a longstanding campaign promise and shift more power over education to the states. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025 Moving to fulfill a campaign promise, President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department, an agency Republicans have talked about closing for decades. Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 The difficulty in getting the combatants to agree not to target each other’s energy infrastructure highlights the challenges Trump will face in trying to fulfill his campaign pledge to quickly end the war. Hanna Arhirova and Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025 Having a location for staff and garbage trucks to operate is necessary to fulfill this important obligation. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
Verb
  • This is a cop novel that fully satisfies its genre expectations — chases, gun battles, sinister bad guys, questionable cops, cowards and heroes.
    Claude Peck, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Maserati GranTurismo Folgore: Still A Practical Grand Tourer The main reason for the weight of these Folgore cars is their batteries, which have been made big enough to satisfy the grand touring implied by the name.
    James Morris, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • San Diego college basketball teams are meeting the moment and making history.
    Kate Murphy, Axios, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Yet, despite its importance, the world's largest copper mines in regions like Chile, Peru and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are struggling to meet demand amid a global shortage, all while grappling with escalating environmental concerns.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In many regions, this time-consuming task prevents them from fully participating in education or income-generating activities, caring for family, and achieving their potential.
    Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run.
    John Buckingham, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And keeping the sea lanes open, keeping trade and commerce open… MARGARET BRENNAN: Yes. NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER MIKE WALTZ: … is a fundamental aspect of our national security.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In its latest video demonstration, the G1 humanoid robot performs an array of impressive kung fu movements with remarkable balance and agility.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The year prior, Alice performed at the college's 2009 commencement ceremony, where Dash's band, Runaway Phoenix, backed him up.
    Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This was a manual process, done by our sound team and Respeecher in post-production.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
  • In the intervening years, questions swirled around the 24-year-old's killing — and so did speculation.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025

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“Fulfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfill. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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