Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb fulfill

3 senses of fulfill

Sense 1
carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil -- (put in effect; "carry out a task"; "execute the decision of the people"; "He actioned the operation")
       => complete, finish -- (come or bring to a finish or an end; "He finished the dishes"; "She completed the requirements for her Master's Degree"; "The fastest runner finished the race in just over 2 hours; others finished in over 4 hours")
       => effect, effectuate, set up -- (produce; "The scientists set up a shock wave")

Sense 2
satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to -- (meet the requirements or expectations of)
       => meet, fit, conform to -- (satisfy a condition or restriction; "Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?")

Sense 3
meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil -- (fill or meet a want or need)
       => provide, supply, ply, cater -- (give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance; "The hostess provided lunch for all the guests")