fulfilled
verb
Form of fulfill , past tense of fulfill.
Simple meaning
To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
fʊlˈfɪld
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of fulfill
To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
past tense of fulfill
To obey, follow, comply with (a rule, requirement etc.).
past tense of fulfill
To emotionally or artistically satisfy; to develop one's gifts to the fullest.
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How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
Used this way, fulfilled is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in ethics or values contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
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Word family
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A feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires.
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