Ripen

verb

/ˈɹaɪpən/

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.verbTo grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)

"Grapes ripen in the sun."

2.verbTo approach or come to perfection.

3.verbTo cause to mature; to make ripe

"The warm sun ripened the corn."

4.verbTo mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

"ripen the judgment"

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