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Meaning of ripens

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ripens

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: Grapes ripen in the sun.

  2. To approach or come to perfection.

  3. To cause to mature; to make ripe

    Example: The warm sun ripened the corn.

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

    Example: ripen the judgment