Visual meaning of 'ripen'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of ripen: To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.) - Image 1

ripen: To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.) - Thumbnail 1

ripen: To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.) - Thumbnail 2

verb

To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)

"Grapes ripen in the sun."

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Visual illustration of ripen: To approach or come to perfection. - Image 1

ripen: To approach or come to perfection. - Thumbnail 1

ripen: To approach or come to perfection. - Thumbnail 2

verb

To approach or come to perfection.

"The student's understanding of the subject slowly ripened over the course of the semester. "

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Visual illustration of ripen: To cause to mature; to make ripe - Image 1

ripen: To cause to mature; to make ripe - Thumbnail 1

ripen: To cause to mature; to make ripe - Thumbnail 2

verb

To cause to mature; to make ripe

"The warm sun ripened the corn."

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Visual illustration of ripen: To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection - Image 1

ripen: To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection - Thumbnail 1

ripen: To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection - Thumbnail 2

verb

To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

"ripen the judgment"

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