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Rareripen
The correct spelling is ripen.
How to pronounce ripen
verb
IPA: /ˈɹaɪpən/
Say it like: Rip-en
The correct spelling is ripen. To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.) For example: "Grapes ripen in the sun."
Usage Examples
“Grapes ripen in the sun.”
“The warm sun ripened the corn.”
“ripen the judgment”
Definition
verb
- 1.To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)
- 2.To approach or come to perfection.
- 3.To cause to mature; to make ripe
- 4.To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection
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