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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 White’s promotion also left an open spot on the practice squad — one fulfilled by defensive tackle and 2024 Panthers draft pick Jaden Crumedy. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025 Those spirits were awakened by several methods, from burying the packet in the ground, to tying macrame-like knots onto the parcels, to driving nails into the amulet—all to fulfill the requests of Congolese practitioners. Essence, 29 Oct. 2025 The Kansas City Chiefs found a way to fulfill the desires of a star player this week, with a little help from an AFC rival. Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025 Brunch is a supremely painless solution for fulfilling certain social obligations. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fulfill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fulfill
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  • While protein bars may never be as delicious as candy bars, these picks will satisfy your hunger and your taste buds.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Everything from the glossy caramel drizzle to the satisfying crunch is a little messy, but totally charming, just like you.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • This sort of commercial imagery has accomplished something truly new, something the CORONA engineers could only have dreamed about.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • The logistical feat those intrepid women accomplished staggers the mind of any contemporary author.
    Adrian Miller, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • Food banks, pantries brace for impact Charitable organizations and the federal food benefits program are part of the safety net working to catch vulnerable families struggling to make ends meet and living paycheck to paycheck.
    Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Trump travels to Tokyo on Monday to meet new Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, and sorting out this confusion will no doubt be at the top of her agenda.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
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  • Sun pointed out that the resulting batteries demonstrated a potential energy density exceeding 500 watt-hours per kilogram at the cell level, a power level that could enable electric vehicles to achieve a much longer driving range per charge.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Placing these leaders across the entire studio is an important first step in achieving this goal.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
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  • These price adjustments are meant to keep deliveries moving smoothly during the high-volume months of November and December.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
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    Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Kevin previously performed the song solo for the first time at the band's Boston date in August.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • The company is also the only rubber manufacturer that can do full color digital printing on rubber, Hitt said.
    Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2025
  • What Lewis is mostly in Denver to do, though, is block.
    Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Fulfill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fulfill. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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