Can you help me choose between "fulfil" and "fulfill" for use in a sentence?
2023-06-26
This is what goPenpal answered
Absolutely! Both "fulfil" and "fulfill" are correct, but they're used in different regions. "Fulfill" is preferred in American English, while "fulfil" is used in British English. Think of it like the subtle color/colour difference. For instance, if you wanted to say you're meeting a requirement, in the US you'd say "I fulfill the prerequisite" while in the UK, you'd say "I fulfil the prerequisite". Regardless, both carry the same meaning - to bring to completion or reality; achieve or realize something desired, promised, or predicted. It's the geography that commands the spelling difference! So, go ahead and use the one that best fits your audience's location or the type of English you're using in your context.
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