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ripen
verb rip·en \ˈrī-pən, ˈrī-pəm\
: to become ripe and ready to eat
: to make (something) ripe
rip·enedrip·en·ing \ˈrī-pə-niŋ, ˈrīp-niŋ\
Full Definition of RIPEN
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
— rip·en·er \ˈrī-pə-nər, ˈrīp-nər\ noun
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First Known Use of RIPEN
1561
RIPENED Defined for Kids
ripen
verb rip·en \ˈrī-pən\
rip·enedrip·en·ing
Definition of RIPEN for Kids
: to make or become ripe
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