erfüllen

Definitions of erfüllen
  1. verb
    put in effect
    synonyms: absolvieren, durchführen, durchsetzen, durchziehen, standhalten, verrichten
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    types:
    fahren
    carry out
    ausführen, vollbringen, wirken
    get (something) done
    type of:
    absolvieren, ergänzen, vervollständigen
    come or bring to a finish or an end
    auslösen, bedingen, bewirken, hervorrufen, verursachen
    produce
  2. verb
    consume all of one's attention or time
    synonyms: absorbieren, auffressen
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    type of:
    interessieren
    excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of
  3. verb
    become full
    synonyms: füllen
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    type of:
    verwandeln, verändern, wandeln, ändern
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  4. verb
    engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively
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    type of:
    kontrollieren
    exercise authoritative control or power over
  5. verb
    meet the requirements or expectations of
    synonyms: ausreichen, befriedigen, genügen
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    angehen, hinkommen, hinreichen, zureichen
    be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
    vorbauen, vorsorgen
    provide for
    dienen
    serve a purpose, role, or function
    type of:
    innehalten, nachkommen
    satisfy a condition or restriction
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