ripening
verb
Definitions
To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)
Example: Grapes ripen in the sun.
To approach or come to perfection.
To cause to mature; to make ripe
Example: The warm sun ripened the corn.
To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection
Example: ripen the judgment
noun
Definitions
The process of becoming ripe.