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fruition

Noun

IPA /fruˈɪʃn/

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The successful completion or realisation of a plan, hope or effort.

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fruition/fruˈɪʃn/

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A plan begins
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A plan comes to fruition when the intended result is achieved.

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Their plan for a community orchard finally came to fruition.
Months of research came to fruition when the team completed its prototype.

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fruition — The successful completion or realisation of a plan, hope or effort.

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The successful completion or realisation of a plan, hope or effort.

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Word origin

Through Old French from Latin fruitio, related to frui, meaning to enjoy.

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Come to fruition and bring something to fruition are the usual expressions.

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