fulfill

verb

1. put in effect; “carry out a task”; “execute the decision of the people”; “He actioned the operation”

   Synonyms

   • carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfil

   Less specific

   • complete, finish, effect, effectuate, set up

   More specific

   • get over, run, consummate, consummate, do, perform, dispatch, discharge, complete

2. meet the requirements or expectations of

   Synonyms

   • satisfy, fulfil, live up to

   Antonym

   • fall short of

   Less specific

   • meet, fit, conform to

   More specific

   • suffice, do, answer, serve, cover

3. fill or meet a want or need

   Synonyms

   • meet, satisfy, fill, fulfil

   Less specific

   • provide, supply, ply, cater

   More specific

   • answer, quell, stay, appease, feed on, feed upon, quench, slake, allay, assuage