Bear fruit

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verb

To yield positive results or have a successful outcome.

After years of research, their work is finally starting to bear fruit.
Visual representation of "bear fruit" - To yield positive results or have a successful outcome

Often appears as...

  • efforts bear fruit
  • work bear fruit

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Idiomatic

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Positive Outcome

Indicates something worked out well, often after effort or waiting.

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Their dedication to studying bore fruit when they all passed their exams with high marks.
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Metaphorical Use

Used figuratively to describe any kind of success, not just physical objects.

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Her strategy to improve sales finally bore fruit in the second quarter.
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Not Instant

Suggests results come after a period of time, not immediately.

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After months of negotiations, their efforts bore fruit with a signed peace treaty.
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