Ripen
/rˈaɪpən/
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Definition
(verb) to grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)
Sentence Examples
She watched the gardens grow, and she watched the apples turn red and ripen.
We hope that the jabuticabas ripen soon.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The bananas were left on the counter to ____ naturally over the next few days.