ripened

/ˈraɪpənd/ /ˈraɪpəndɪd/

verb

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

Examples :

"Grapes ripen in the sun."

verb

To approach or come to perfection.

Examples :

"The mangoes on the tree finally ripened, turning a vibrant orange and becoming sweet enough to eat. "

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verb

To cause to mature; to make ripe

Examples :

"The warm sun ripened the corn."

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verb

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

Examples :

"ripen the judgment"

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Meanings

Examples :

"Grapes ripen in the sun."

Examples :

"The mangoes on the tree finally ripened, turning a vibrant orange and becoming sweet enough to eat. "

Examples :

"The warm sun ripened the corn."

Examples :

"ripen the judgment"

Related Words

flowers noun

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

becoming verb

To arrive, come (to a place).

perfection noun

The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence

mangoes noun

A tropical Asian fruit tree, Mangifera indica.

finally adverb

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

approach noun

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

turning verb

(heading) to make a non-linear physical movement.

become verb

To arrive, come (to a place).

judgment noun

The act of judging.

prepare noun

Preparation

mature adjective

Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.

vibrant adjective

Pulsing with energy or activity.