1. Verb
To grow ripe; to become mature, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the like; as, grapes ripen in the sun.
2. Verb
To approach or come to perfection.
3. Verb
To cause to mature; to make ripe; as, the warm days ripened the corn.
4. Verb
To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection; as, to ripen the judgment.
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