Ripen Meaning in English
word
ˈɹaɪpən
RY-puhn
ɹˈaɪpən
RY-puhn
Definition
To become fully grown and ready to eat or use, especially fruit or crops. Can also mean becoming mature or reaching the right stage for something.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for fruit, vegetables, and grains. Can also be used metaphorically for ideas or people maturing. Collocations: 'help fruit ripen', 'wait for the crop to ripen'. Not to be confused with 'rot', which means to decay.
Spanish: madurarPortuguese (BR): amadurecerPortuguese (PT): amadurecerChinese (Simplified): 成熟Chinese (Traditional): 成熟Hindi: पकनाArabic: ينضجBengali: পাকা হওয়া - পরিপক্ক হওয়াRussian: созреватьJapanese: 熟すVietnamese: chínKorean: 익다Turkish: olgunlaşmakUrdu: پکناIndonesian: matang - mematangkan
Example Sentences
Bananas ripen after a few days at room temperature.
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Tomatoes ripen on the vine.
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Grapes need warm weather to ripen properly.
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Let the peaches ripen before you eat them—they’ll taste much sweeter.
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Some ideas need time to ripen before they can work.
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If your avocados aren't soft yet, put them in a paper bag to help them ripen faster.
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