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Synonyms for fledged

Verb

1. fledge, rear, raise, bring up, nurture, parent
usage: feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight
2. fledge, flight, decorate, adorn, grace, ornament, embellish, beautify
usage: decorate with feathers; "fledge an arrow"
3. fledge, feather, grow, develop, produce, get, acquire
usage: grow feathers; "The young sparrows are fledging already"

Adjective

1. fledged (vs. unfledged), mature, fledgling(prenominal), fledgeling(prenominal), full-fledged, fully fledged
usage: (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
2. fledged, vaned, feathered (vs. unfeathered)
usage: (of an arrow) equipped with feathers
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