ripening Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun coming to full development; becoming mature
   maturation; maturement.
   
2. noun acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
   aging; ageing.
   
3. verb cause to ripen or develop fully
   ripen; mature.
   
   • The sun ripens the fruit
   • Age matures a good wine
4. verb grow ripe
   ripen.
   
   • The plums ripen in July

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