ripen

verb

rip·en ˈrī-pən How to pronounce ripen (audio)

ˈrī-pᵊm

ripened; ripening ˈrī-pə-niŋ How to pronounce ripen (audio)

ˈrīp-niŋ

intransitive verb

: to grow or become ripe

transitive verb

: to make ripe

: to bring to completeness or perfection

: to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color

: to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) by aging under refrigeration

ripener

ˈrī-pə-nər How to pronounce ripen (audio)

ˈrīp-nər

noun

Example Sentences

The tomatoes finished ripening on the windowsill. You can ripen the fruit by placing it in a paper bag and storing it at room temperature for a few days.

Recent Examples on the Web When Pumpkins Are Ready to Harvest Pumpkins, like watermelon, strawberries, and grapes, ripen best attached to the vine.

Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 Unlike grapes in traditional winegrowing areas, Thailand’s grapes ripen in winter, in preparation for the harvest that runs from February to March each year.

Livia Hengel, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The grain was just beginning to ripen and the fields were full of poppies.

Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2022 That way, the flavors get a chance to ripen and mature until the garlic is almost sweet.

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Mar. 2022 For the filling, Flavor King pluots, which ripen in late summer, are one of our favorites, rich, floral, and musky.

Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2022 The dynamic is much like Mendoza: The intensity of sunlight at high altitude helps ripen the grapes, while cooler temperatures preserve acidity.

Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 The Emirates maintains information networks that helped ripen military coups in Egypt and Tunisia.

Andreas Krieg, Time, 3 June 2022 The first thing to know is that bananas ripen faster in a bunch, so make sure to leave them bunched together.

Beth Branch, Country Living, 26 May 2022 See More

单词	ripening
释义	ripen verb rip·en ˈrī-pən ˈrī-pᵊm ripened; ripening ˈrī-pə-niŋ ˈrīp-niŋ intransitive verb : to grow or become ripe transitive verb 1 : to make ripe 2 a : to bring to completeness or perfection b : to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color c : to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) by aging under refrigeration ripener ˈrī-pə-nər ˈrīp-nər noun Synonyms age develop grow grow up mature progress See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The tomatoes finished ripening on the windowsill. You can ripen the fruit by placing it in a paper bag and storing it at room temperature for a few days. Recent Examples on the Web When Pumpkins Are Ready to Harvest Pumpkins, like watermelon, strawberries, and grapes, ripen best attached to the vine. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2022 Unlike grapes in traditional winegrowing areas, Thailand’s grapes ripen in winter, in preparation for the harvest that runs from February to March each year. Livia Hengel, Forbes, 25 July 2022 The grain was just beginning to ripen and the fields were full of poppies. Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2022 That way, the flavors get a chance to ripen and mature until the garlic is almost sweet. Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Mar. 2022 For the filling, Flavor King pluots, which ripen in late summer, are one of our favorites, rich, floral, and musky. Sunset Magazine, 1 July 2022 The dynamic is much like Mendoza: The intensity of sunlight at high altitude helps ripen the grapes, while cooler temperatures preserve acidity. Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, 30 June 2022 The Emirates maintains information networks that helped ripen military coups in Egypt and Tunisia. Andreas Krieg, Time, 3 June 2022 The first thing to know is that bananas ripen faster in a bunch, so make sure to leave them bunched together. Beth Branch, Country Living, 26 May 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense Kids Definition ripen verb rip·en ˈrī-pən ripened; ripening : to make or become ripe ripening 1 of 2 noun as in flowering the process of becoming mature the ripening of a pumpkin can take a whole season Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance flowering maturation maturing development evolution growth blossoming progression flourishing mellowing softening evolvement maturity expansion coming-of-age Antonyms & Near Antonyms decay deterioration degeneration declining decline wilting decaying fading descent withering waning decadence death shrivelling shriveling declension demise expiration end exit dying perishing regression decease expiry ebbing retrogression reversion expiring See More ripening 2 of 2 verb present participle of ripen as in growing to become mature pears ripening on the tree Synonyms & Similar Words growing progressing maturing flowering aging developing blooming ageing growing up blossoming mellowing evolving softening flourishing unfolding burgeoning opening bourgeoning graying advancing greying getting along getting on Antonyms & Near Antonyms drying declining decaying deteriorating degenerating worsening sinking drooping waning fading withering weakening sagging flagging wasting (away) shriveling shrivelling wilting returning reverting regressing retrogressing lapsing backsliding See More
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