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ripen

verbgeneral usecommon/ɐmɐduɾɨˈseɾ/a·ma·du·re·cer

Definition

1

To become or cause to become mature; to develop fully.

Usage examples

The tomatoes will ripen on the windowsill.
His opinions have matured over the years.

Common combinations

ripen fruitmature ideasmature over time