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ripening

 [rahy-puhn]  

rip·en

   [rahy-puhn]
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
1.
to make or become ripe.
2.
to bring or come to maturity, the proper condition, etc.; mature.
Origin:
1555–65; ripe + -en1

Related forms
rip·en·er, noun
half-rip·ened, adjective
o·ver·rip·en, verb
un·der·rip·ened, adjective
un·rip·ened, adjective
EXPAND
un·rip·en·ing, adjective
well-rip·ened, adjective
COLLAPSE
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ripening

noun
1. coming to full development; becoming mature [syn: maturation] 
2. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time 
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