word
Ripen
RY-puhn
/ˈraɪpʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
ripen
Dictionary meaning
Cause to ripen or develop fully.
Examples
- The plums ripen in July.
- The sun ripens the fruit.
Synonyms: mature
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