fruit · noun C or U /fruːt/Full view
Nouns: fruit, fruition
Adjectives: fruitful, fruitless, fruity
Adverbs: fruitfully, fruitlessly
fruit
A1 something such as an apple or orange that grows on a tree or a bush, contains seeds, and can be eaten as food
Dictionary examples:

fresh fruit

dried fruit

fruit juice

I eat three or four pieces of fruit a day.

I like exotic fruit, like mangoes and papayas.

He runs a fruit and vegetable stand at the outdoor market.

Learner example:

After those, maybe some fresh fruit salad with fruit juice. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

bear fruit
C2 If something that someone does bears fruit, it produces successful results.
Dictionary example:

Our decision is just beginning to bear fruit.

Learner example:

Being friendly at work may not necessarily be easy, but it always bears fruit. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)

the fruit(s) of sth
C2 the good result of someone's work or actions
Dictionary example:

The fruits of economic growth are starting to make a difference in the lives of many workers.

Learner example:

After weeks and months of rehearsals, at last I was able to see the fruits of their work, as well as mine. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; French)

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