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ripen
ripen /ˈraɪ.pən/ verb ↑Verb Endings for ripen
1 F0 [I or T] to (cause to) become ripe: » The summer sunshine ripened the melons.» These melons are ripening nicely.Thesaurus+: ↑Various qualities of food2 F0 [I] to develop to a suitable condition for something to happen: » My plans are ripening - now all I need is official approval.Thesaurus+: ↑Making progress and advancing , ↑Becoming better |