Fledge (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Grow feathers; "The young sparrows are fledging already".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Feather

Hypernyms

• Acquire
• Produce
• Develop
• Get

Meaning ²

Feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Hypernyms

• Raise
• Nurture
• Parent
• Bring Up

Meaning ³

Decorate with feathers; "fledge an arrow".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Synonyms

• Flight

Hypernyms

• Beautify
• Grace
• Adorn
• Ornament
• Embellish