ripen

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Synonyms: riven, ripe, ripon, risen, riper, riden, rien, ripem, riken, ripken, ipen

Antonyms: riven, ripe, ripon, risen, riper, riden, rien, ripem, riken, ripken, ipen

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} Of grain, fruit, flowers, etc., to grow [[ripe]]; to become [[mature]].
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To approach or come to perfection.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe.
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection.

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