Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
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ripen | verb i. | To grow ripe; to become mature, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the like; as, grapes ripen in the sun., To approach or come to perfection., To cause to mature; to make ripe; as, the warm days ripened the corn., To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection; as, to ripen the judgment. |