Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bear fruit
idiom
/bɛr fruːt/
Definition
To yield positive results or outcomes; to produce something beneficial.
Examples
- After years of research, the scientists’ efforts finally began to bear fruit with their latest discovery.
- The community projects started to bear fruit, leading to a cleaner and safer environment.
- It took time, but her dedication to the team eventually bore fruit in the form of a major victory.
Meaning
The phrase ‘bear fruit’ refers to the successful development or realization of ideas, efforts, or actions, often indicating that hard work is finally rewarded.
Synonyms
- yield results
- produce results
- bring about outcomes
- come to fruition
