ripen
[rahy-puh n]
- to make or become ripe.
- to bring or come to maturity, the proper condition, etc.; mature.
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Origin of ripen
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Related Words for ripening
cultivate, bloom, age, mellow, advance, develop, evolve, perfect, flower, season, fruit, maturate, heighten, grow, improveExamples from the Web for ripening
Historical Examples of ripening
Keep the borders clear from weeds, and stir the earth about the roots of the trees; this will hasten the ripening of the fruit.
Avenues intersected the great blocks of ripening amber cane.
Captain BloodRafael Sabatini
Unfortunately the fruit is susceptible to black-rot and shrivels after ripening.
Manual of American Grape-GrowingU. P. Hedrick
Other factors, of course, than length of season enter into the ripening of grapes.
Manual of American Grape-GrowingU. P. Hedrick
The seasonal sum of heat for ripening is probably 1600 to 2400 units.
Manual of American Grape-GrowingU. P. Hedrick
ripen
- to make or become ripe
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