fulfilment

fulfilment
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BrE fulfillment AmE [fulˈfılmənt] n [U]
1.) the feeling of being happy and satisfied with your life because you are doing interesting, useful, or important things
▪ Are you looking for greater fulfillment and satisfaction in your work?
▪ a deep sense of fulfilment that makes life worthwhile
seek/find fulfilment
▪ The real joy of the priesthood is helping people find personal fulfilment .
2.) when something you wanted happens or is given to you
= ↑achievement fulfilment of
▪ the fulfillment of a long-held dream
3.) the act of doing something that you promised or agreed to do
fulfilment of a promise/duty/condition etc
▪ People are wondering if they will ever see the fulfillment of the government's campaign pledges.

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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  • fulfilment — [fʊlˈfɪlmənt] noun 1) [U] a feeling of happiness and satisfaction because you are doing something important or are using your skills and abilities Being a doctor gives me a real sense of fulfilment.[/ex] 2) [U] the act of doing or achieving… …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

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