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ripen

verb

grow ripe

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Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
R
Ends with
N
Contains
IP
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹaɪpən

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. grow ripe

    “The plums ripen in July”

verb

  1. cause to ripen or develop fully

    “The sun ripens the fruit”

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Example Sentences

The plums ripen in July
The sun ripens the fruit
Age matures a good wine

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