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fulfilment

Noun

IPA /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

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A deep feeling of satisfaction that comes from doing something meaningful, developing your abilities or achieving a goal that matters to you.

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fulfilment/fʊlˈfɪlmənt/

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She finds fulfilment in teaching her grandchildren how to cook.
Helping students gain confidence gives him a strong sense of fulfilment.

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fulfilment — A deep feeling of satisfaction that comes from doing something meaningful, developing your abilities or achieving a goal that matters to you.

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A deep feeling of satisfaction that comes from doing something meaningful, developing your abilities or achieving a goal that matters to you.

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Formed from fulfil and the noun ending -ment.

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Useful combinations include personal fulfilment, professional fulfilment and a sense of fulfilment.

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