Ripen

Quick meaning: Ripen is a verb meaning (intransitive) to grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.).

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To approach or come to perfection.
2. (transitive) To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe
3. (transitive) To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

Example Sentences

ripen the judgment

Grapes ripen in the sun.

The warm sun ripened the corn.

The acquaintance soon ripened into a warm attachment.

Word Forms

• ripens
• ripening
• ripened

Related Words

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