Complir
Example: Ella va complir els requisits per accedir a la universitat.
Definition
"Complir" means to fulfill or meet a requirement, obligation, or condition. It involves completing what is expected or necessary, as in the phrase 'Ella va complir els requisits per accedir a la universitat,' meaning she met the requirements to enter the university.
Etymology
The word "complir" comes from the Latin verb 'complēre,' which means 'to fill up' or 'to complete.' Over time, it evolved in Catalan to signify fulfilling duties or conditions. Did you know? The root 'plēre' relates to filling, which metaphorically extended to fulfilling promises or requirements.
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"Complir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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