ripen (redirected from ripens)

rip·en  (rpn)

tr. & intr.v. rip·ened, rip·en·ing, rip·ens

To make or become ripe or riper; mature. See Synonyms at mature.

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ripen·er n.

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ripen

Verb

1. to make or become ripe

2. to mature

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	ripen - cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine" mature alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"
	2.	ripen - grow ripe; "The plums ripen in July" maturate, mature, grow - develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast"

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ripen

verb mature, season, develop, get ready, burgeon, come of age, come to fruition, grow ripe, make ripe

Translations

ripen [ˈraɪpən] vt, vi → madurar

ripen [ˈraɪpn] vt → mûrir

vi → mûrir; se faire

ripen [ˈraɪpn] ripe vt → reifen lassen

vi → reifen

ripen [ˈraɪpən] vt → maturare

vi → maturarsi; stagionarsi