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ripen
verb
Grow ripe
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ˈɹaɪpən
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verb
Grow ripe
“The plums ripen in July”
verb
Cause to ripen or develop fully
“The sun ripens the fruit”
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The plums ripen in July
The sun ripens the fruit
Age matures a good wine
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