pleō — meaning in English

English meaning

• fill verb To add enough of something to a container or space so that nothing more can fit.
• fulfill verb To carry out or complete a promise, duty, or requirement.

Senses

pleō is used for these senses in English:

• fill (after a possessive) A sufficient or more than sufficient amount.
• fill To add contents to (a container, cavity, or the like) so that it is full.
• fulfill (transitive) To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).

fill — full definition

1. verb To add enough of something to a container or space so that nothing more can fit.
2. verb To satisfy a requirement, order, or vacancy.

fulfill — full definition

1. verb To carry out or complete a promise, duty, or requirement.
2. verb To satisfy someone emotionally or bring their talents and potential fully to life.
3. verb To process and ship an order once it has been placed.

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