English dictionary
fruit
/fr/u/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
Source: WordNet 3.0
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an amount of a product
Synonyms yieldSource: WordNet 3.0
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the consequence of some effort or action
ExamplesHe lived long enough to see the fruit of his policies.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Whatever is produced for the nourishment or enjoyment of man or animals by the processes of vegetable growth, as corn, grass, cotton, flax, etc.; -- commonly used in the plural.
Source: webster1913
verb
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cause to bear fruit
Source: WordNet 3.0
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bear fruit
ExamplesThe trees fruited early this year.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To bear fruit.
Source: webster1913