First Known Use: 14th century
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fructify
verb fruc·ti·fy \ˈfrək-tə-ˌfī, ˈfru̇k-\
fruc·ti·fiedfruc·ti·fy·ing
Definition of FRUCTIFY
intransitive verb
: to bear fruit <its seeds shall fructify — Amy Lowell> <no partnership can fructify without candor on both sides — D. M. Ogilvy>
transitive verb
: to make fruitful or productive
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Origin of FRUCTIFY
Middle English fructifien, from Anglo-French fructefier, from Latin fructificare, from fructus fruit
Rhymes with FRUCTIFY
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