Synonyms for

Ripen

Verb / ˈraɪpʌn / Another word for ripen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To become mature or fully developed; to reach the stage of readiness for harvesting or eating.

Synonyms & similar words

mature mature develop grow age advance progress blossom flourish bloom ripeness mellow ripening ripened ripeness

Example sentences

  1. The banana will ripen and turn yellow.
  2. The tomatoes need time to ripen before we can eat them.
  3. I left the avocado on the counter to ripen.
  4. The cheese needs to ripen for a week before it's ready to eat.
  5. The grapes will ripen in the warm sunshine.

Quotes

  • Like a flower, true beauty and character only ripen with time.
  • Mistakes are the portals of discovery and they ripen us.
  • Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet and ripen.

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