Ripens Meaning in English
word · lemma: ripen
ˈɹaɪpən
RYE-puhn
ɹˈaɪpənz
RYE-punz
Definition
Becomes fully grown or ready to eat, especially used for fruits or crops. It can also mean to develop and become ready for something.
Usage & Nuances
'Ripens' is usually used for fruit or crops as they mature. Common with 'on the vine,' 'in the sun,' etc. Sometimes used metaphorically for plans or ideas. Do not confuse with 'decays' (goes bad after ripening).
Spanish: maduraPortuguese (BR): amadurecePortuguese (PT): amadureceChinese (Simplified): 成熟Chinese (Traditional): 成熟Hindi: पकता हैArabic: ينضجBengali: পাকে - পাকা হয়Russian: созреваетJapanese: 熟す - 熟成するVietnamese: chínKorean: 익는다 - 숙성된다Turkish: olgunlaşırUrdu: پک جاتا ہےIndonesian: matang - masak (buah/crop)
Example Sentences
The fruit ripens in summer.
basic
This tomato ripens slowly on the vine.
basic
Rice ripens in the fields before harvest.
basic
The cheese ripens over several months to get its strong flavor.
natural
As the plan ripens, we'll know when to act.
natural
If your avocado ripens too fast, put it in the fridge.
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