fulfill

/fu̇(l)-ˈfil/

Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan, from full + fyllan "to "

verb

  1. to put into effect : execute

  2. to meet the requirements of (a business order)

  3. to measure up to : satisfy

He fulfilled his pledge to cut taxes.

Their order for more TVs was promptly fulfilled.

perform execute discharge accomplish achieve effect fulfill mean to carry out or into effect. perform implies action that follows established patterns or procedures or fulfills agreed-upon requirements and often connotes special skill. execute stresses the carrying out of what exists in plan or in intent.

idiom

  1. to do what one said one would definitely do