bring to fruition
/brɪŋ tuː fruːˈɪʃ.ən/
Meaning
This expression means to make a plan, project, or idea successful or complete, typically after a long period of effort. It carries a sense of accomplishment, growth, and the realization of potential. It is often used in professional, academic, or formal personal contexts.
Examples
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It took three years of hard work to bring our research project to fruition.
It took three years of hard work to bring our research project to fruition.
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She worked tirelessly to bring her dream of opening a bakery to fruition.
She worked tirelessly to bring her dream of opening a bakery to fruition.
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The committee is doing everything possible to bring the new policy to fruition.
The committee is doing everything possible to bring the new policy to fruition.
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Without his financial backing, we could never have brought this concept to fruition.
Without his financial backing, we could never have brought this concept to fruition.
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It is deeply satisfying to see your creative ideas finally brought to fruition.
It is deeply satisfying to see your creative ideas finally brought to fruition.
Common Mistakes
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✗ We want to bring this plan to fruit.
✓ We want to bring this plan to fruition.
The correct noun in this idiom is 'fruition' (meaning realization), not the literal word 'fruit'.
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✗ He brought to fruition his project.
✓ He brought his project to fruition.
The object ('his project') should usually be placed between 'bring' and 'to fruition' for natural phrasing.
Related Expressions
Practice
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It took years of dedication to ___ her artistic vision.
💡 Make a plan or dream successful.
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bring to fruition
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The team is working overtime to ___ the marketing campaign.
💡 Complete a project successfully.
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bring to fruition