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fill
a quantity sufficient to satisfy
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noun
a quantity sufficient to satisfy
“he ate his fill of potatoes”
noun
any material that fills a space or container
“there was not enough fill for the trench”
verb
plug with a substance
“fill a cavity”
verb
become full
“The pool slowly filled with water”
verb
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
“fill a container”
verb
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
“does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”
verb
fill to satisfaction
“I am sated”
verb
eat until one is sated
“He filled up on turkey”
verb
appoint someone to (a position or a job)
verb
assume, as of positions or roles
“She took the job as director of development”
verb
occupy the whole of
“The liquid fills the container”
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he ate his fill of potatoes
she had heard her fill of gossip
there was not enough fill for the trench
fill a cavity
The pool slowly filled with water
The theater filled up slowly
fill a container
fill the child with pride
does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?
This job doesn't match my dreams
meet a need
I am sated
He filled up on turkey
She took the job as director of development
he occupies the position of manager
the young prince will soon occupy the throne
The liquid fills the container
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