fructify

/ˈfrʌktɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to produce or cause fruit to form; to become fruitful

“The garden fructified after the farmer applied the necessary fertilizers.”

2. verb

to bring to a state of fruitful activity or prosperity

“The new business initiative was expected to fructify the company’s financial growth.”

3. verb

to cause to grow or flourish

“The city’s efforts to revitalize its downtown area were designed to fructify local businesses.”

4. noun

the act of producing fruit or becoming fruitful

“The fructification of the tree was a sign of its health and vitality.”

Synonyms

  • flourish
  • fruit
  • prosper

Antonyms

  • decline
  • wither