Fulfill and Fail

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Fulfill verb - To carry through (as a process) to completion.

Usage example: you have fulfilled your duties most admirably

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Fail is an antonym for fulfill in bring to completion topic.

Fail verb - To fall short in satisfying the expectation or hope of.

Usage example: although the minor-league franchise continues to fail local fans, hope springs eternal

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Fulfill is an antonym for fail.

Nearby Words: failure, failing, failed

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