fruition

bring (something) to fruition

To complete or do something successfully. Although we initially struggled to get funding for our project, we were able to bring it to fruition. When Mark won the lottery, it brought his dream of living the glamorous life to fruition. I agree, that initiative is a good idea, we just don't have a big enough staff to bring it to fruition right now.

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come to fruition

To successfully be brought into existence or to completion. Although we struggled to get funding, our project ultimately came to fruition. When Mark won the lottery, his dream of living the glamorous life could finally come to fruition. I agree, that initiative is a good idea, it just won't come to fruition until we have a bigger staff.

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bring something to fruition

to make something come into being; to achieve a success. Do you think you can bring this plan to fruition? The plan was brought to fruition by the efforts of everyone.

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come to fruition

Fig. to occur or turn out as suspected or intended. When will all of these good things come to fruition? Our hard work and the end we planned for will soon come to fruition.

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