fill in

verb

Meaning

To fill; to replace material that is absent or has been removed.
To inform somebody, especially to supply someone missing or missed information.
To substitute for somebody or something.
To complete a form or questionnaire with requested information.
To beat up; to physically assault.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

stand in(English)substitute(English)fill out(English)complete(English)shade(English)make out(English)sub(English)infill(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data

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