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Definition

To fulfill.

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Origins

From Middle English caryen out, equivalent to carry + out (adverb).

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In Context

  • "She finally carried out her lifelong ambition when she appeared in a Hollywood blockbuster."
  • "The Boy was going to the seaside to-morrow. Everything was arranged, and now it only remained to carry out the doctor's orders."
  • "Capello warned his players that caution was not an option as they went in search of the result that would take England to Euro 2012. And his message was carried out to the letter in the opening exchanges as England played with a tempo and threat Montenegro struggled to subdue."
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