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fulfill

[/fʊlˈfɪl/]
verb
cumprir
1. to carry out or bring to completion a task, duty, or promise
She fulfilled her promise to visit her grandmother.
Ela cumpriu sua promessa de visitar a avó.
2. to satisfy or meet a requirement, condition, or need
The new law fulfills the demands of the citizens.
A nova lei atende às demandas dos cidadãos.
3. to make someone feel satisfied or happy
Traveling fulfills her sense of adventure.
Viajar satisfaz seu senso de aventura.
Synonyms
completeaccomplishsatisfyexecuteperform
Antonyms
abandonneglectfailbreak

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cumprir
most common usage
General Brazilian
atender
used when fulfilling requirements or needs
Portugal
cumprir
standard usage
Portugal
satisfazer
used for emotional satisfaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

fulfill one's dreams
fulfill one's potential
fulfill a purpose
fulfill expectations
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