Ripen (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Mature

Hypernyms

• Alter
• Modify

Related Words

• Ripening (noun)

Meaning ²

Grow ripe; "The plums ripen in July".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Hypernyms

• Maturate
• Grow

Related Words

• Ripening (noun)