ripen

[ /ˈɹaɪpən/ ]

phonetics

[ /ˈɹaɪpən/ ]

verb [part of speech]

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

- To approach or come to perfection.

- To cause to mature; to make ripe

- To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

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ripen