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FLEDGE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Grow feathers

Example:

The young sparrows are fledging already

Synonyms:

feather; fledge

Classified under:

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care

Hypernyms (to "fledge" is one way to...):

acquire; develop; get; grow; produce (come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes))

Sentence frame:

Something ----s

Sense 2

Meaning:

Decorate with feathers

Example:

fledge an arrow

Synonyms:

fledge; flight

Classified under:

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing

Hypernyms (to "fledge" is one way to...):

adorn; beautify; decorate; embellish; grace; ornament (make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.)

Sentence frame:

Somebody ----s something

Sense 3

Meaning:

Feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight

Classified under:

Verbs of political and social activities and events

Hypernyms (to "fledge" is one way to...):

bring up; nurture; parent; raise; rear (look after a child until it is an adult)

Sentence frame:

Something ----s something

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