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ripen

[ rahy-puhn ]
/ ˈraɪ pən /
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verb (used with or without object)
to make or become ripe.
to bring or come to maturity, the proper condition, etc.; mature.
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Origin of ripen

First recorded in 1555–65; ripe + -en1

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British Dictionary definitions for ripen

ripen
/ (ˈraɪpən) /

verb
to make or become ripe

Derived forms of ripen

ripener, noun
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