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ripen

DEFINITIONS OF: ripen

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v grow ripe

“The plums ripen in July”
Type of:
grow, maturate, mature
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

v cause to ripen or develop fully

“The sun ripens the fruit”
Synonyms:
mature
Type of:
alter, change, modify
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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