Prune

Synonyms of prune

• clip
• shave
• trim
• cut back
• prune back

Antonyms of prune

• expand
• blossom
• grow
• develop
• thrive

Collocations of prune

prune tree

Frequency: 70 %

He spent the afternoon pruning the tree in his backyard.

prune branch

Frequency: 60 %

She carefully pruned the dead branches off the tree.

prune fruit

Frequency: 50 %

It's important to prune fruit trees regularly to ensure a good harvest.

prune shrub

Frequency: 40 %

The landscaper was hired to prune the shrubs in the front yard.

prune vine

Frequency: 30 %

In order to promote growth, you need to prune the vine properly.

Idiomatic Expressions for prune

• Phrase: a prune face
  Meaning: a disapproving or sour expression on one's face
  Usage: She always has a prune face whenever she disagrees with something.