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fledged

[ flejd ]

adjective

  1. having the plumage or feathers necessary for flight.
  2. having the characteristics of maturity.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of fledged1

First recorded in 1570–80; fledge + -ed 2
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Example Sentences

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Revolut says it has 10 million users in the UK while last year it was granted a provisional banking licence, paving the way for it to become a fully fledged UK bank.

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The birds may be flocking to urban areas to find food to feed their chicks during the breeding season, switching back to a natural diet once their youngsters have fledged.

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But Reeves's plans are not yet a fully fledged growth plan.

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But her resurrection proved - if proof were needed - a rock star's muse can become a fully fledged, respected artist in her own right.

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“This was a real ground-shifting moment for me when I realized what individuality was and the potential there was of becoming a fully fledged person.”

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