Ripen — synonyms, definition

1. ripen (Verb)

acidify acquire advance age bubble decline deteriorate develop effervesce evolve ferment foam form grow improve mature mellow mollify perfect season • • •

ripen (Verb) — Cause to ripen or develop fully. ex. "The sun ripens the fruit"

ripen (Verb) — Grow ripe. ex. "The plums ripen in July"

ripen (Verb) — Approach or come to completion or perfection.

alter change grow maturate mature modify