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fledge

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: fledge

1
 v
grow feathers
2
 v
decorate with feathers
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: fledge
1

v grow feathers

“The young sparrows are fledging already”
Synonyms:
feather
Type of:
acquire, develop, get, grow, produce
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)

v feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight

Type of:
bring up, nurture, parent, raise, rear
bring up
2

v decorate with feathers

“fledge an arrow”
Synonyms:
flight
Type of:
adorn, beautify, decorate, embellish, grace, ornament
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Launch
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