Ripen
Pronunciation: /ˈraɪpən/
Ripen (verb)
- For fruit or crops to grow fully and become ready to eat or harvest.
- For an idea, plan, or skill to develop until it is more complete and useful.
- For a person to become more grown-up in thinking and behaviour over time.
Examples
- The peaches ripen in warm weather.
- The fruit ripens after a few sunny days.