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Ripening

of Ripen

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Narrower term 1

Mellowing 76% connected

of Mellow

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 6

Grow 74% connected

To increase in size by a natural and organic process; to increase in bulk by the gradual assimilation of new matter into the living organism; -- said…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Grow 74% connected

To increase in size by a natural and organic process; to increase in bulk by the gradual assimilation of new matter into the living organism; -- said…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Mature 74% connected

Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriat…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Mature 74% connected

Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriat…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ripen 74% connected

To grow ripe; to become mature, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the like; as, grapes ripen in the sun.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ripen 74% connected

To grow ripe; to become mature, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the like; as, grapes ripen in the sun.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Ageing 92% connected

the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Aging 92% connected

of Age

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Maturation 92% connected

The process of bringing, or of coming, to maturity; hence, specifically, the process of suppurating perfectly; the formation of pus or matter.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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