"fulfils" in the verb sense
1. carry through, accomplish, execute, carry out, action, fulfill, fulfil
put in effect
"carry out a task"
"execute the decision of the people"
"He actioned the operation"
2. fit, conform to, meet, satisfy, fill, fulfill, fulfil
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction
"does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?"
"This job doesn't match my dreams"
"meet a need"
3. satisfy, fulfill, fulfil, live up to
meet the requirements or expectations of
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