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rip·en
 ripen
- pronunciation:
- raI
p
 n
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transitive verb & intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
ripened, ripening, ripens |
| definition: |
to become or cause to become ripe, mature, or fully prepared.
- similar words:
- age, mature
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| related words: |
become, develop, evolve, grow, mature, mellow, temper |
| derivation: |
ripener (n.) |
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