ripen
playSimple Definition of ripen
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: to become ripe and ready to eat
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: to make (something) ripe
Full Definition of ripen
ripened
ripening
play \ˈrī-pə-niŋ, ˈrīp-niŋ\intransitive verb
: to grow or become ripe
transitive verb
1 : to make ripe
2 a : to bring to completeness or perfection b : to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color c : to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) by aging under refrigeration
Examples of ripen in a sentence
The tomatoes finished ripening on the windowsill.
You can ripen the fruit by placing it in a paper bag and storing it at room temperature for a few days.
1561
First Known Use of ripen
1561
RIPEN Defined for Kids
ripen
playDefinition of ripen for Students
ripened
ripening
: to make or become ripe
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