ripen
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Verb — To become, or make, ripe.
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Etymology
Formed from "ripe" plus the verb-forming suffix "-en."
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What does “ripen” mean?
The word “ripen” means to become, or make, ripe. In plain terms, to reach or bring to full ripeness.
How do you pronounce “ripen”?
“Ripen” is pronounced REYE-puhn (/ˈɹaɪpən/ in IPA).
How do you use “ripen” in a sentence?
Here is “ripen” used in a sentence: “The tomatoes will ripen on the windowsill.”
What part of speech is “ripen”?
“Ripen” is a verb.