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fulfilling

Sayfuul-FIL-ing/fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/

4 meanings of fulfilling

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Giving a strong feeling of happiness because what you do feels useful or meaningful.

    Like a meal that leaves you happy and full, not just less hungry.

    She finds her new job deeply fulfilling.

    Helping others through hard times can be very fulfilling.

    Similarsatisfying, rewarding, gratifying, worthwhile, meaningful

    Oppositeunrewarding, unsatisfying, frustrating

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  2. 2
    verbUS
    Present participle of fulfill. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

    He is fulfilling his promise to call every Sunday.

    The company is fulfilling all the orders this week.

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  3. 3
    verb
    The -ing form of fulfil. Use it after am, is, are, was or were, or to name the action.

    They are fulfilling their dream of opening a bakery.

    I am fulfilling my part of the deal.

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  4. 4
    noununcountable
    The act of carrying out or completing something, such as a promise or a goal.

    Like finally crossing the last item off a long to-do list.

    The fulfilling of his promise made everyone happy.

    She waited years for the fulfilling of that dream.

    Similarexecution, completion, realization, accomplishment

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fulfilling is a form of fulfill

fulfill, verb: To do something you promised or were asked to do, all the way through. Full entry

Forms
fulfillfulfills he/she/itfulfilling -ing formfulfilled past tense, past participle
Spelling
fulfill → fulfilling: add -ing

fulfilling is a form of fulfil

fulfil, verb: To do what you promised or what a rule asks, or to meet a need or do a job. Full entry

Forms
fulfilfulfils he/she/itfulfilling -ing formfulfilled past tense, past participle
Spelling
fulfil → fulfilling: double the l, add -ing

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