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fruit

Definition

  • noun: a usually sweet food (such as a blueberry, orange, or apple) that grows on a tree or bush
  • noun: a product of plant growth (as grain, vegetables, or cotton)
  • verb: to produce fruit
  • verb: to bear fruit
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: offspring, young, fructify

Examples

  • All his plans have finally 'borne fruit'. [=all his plans have finally been realized]

  • We need to remember that the 'fruits' of the earth belong to us all.

  • We hope that we'll be able to share in the 'fruits' of victory.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Anyway, I remain your loving father. Hail Mary, full of grace... ...blessed art Thou amongst women... ...and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners... Almighty God, bless the insignia of Saint Sebastian the Martyr, (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III