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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

  • (..) twisted up inside, she can't have little children. Lord, if you could see clear to forgive this woman her sins so she can bear the fruit of the womb. Out damnable affliction! Praise God! Hallelujah! And what's this old man's irrediction? (..)
    2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button