ripen
To ripen is to grow or develop. When a fruit or vegetable is ripe, it is ready to be eaten.
The fruit will ripen over the next few days.
The fruit will ripen over the next week.
To ripen is to grow or develop. When a fruit or vegetable is ripe, it is ready to be eaten.
The fruit will ripen over the next few days.
The fruit will ripen over the next week.
verb
cause to ripen or develop fully
Synonyms:
verb
grow ripe
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The fruit ripen during the summer.
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The fruits ripen at the end of October.
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The fruits ripen during the summer.
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Fruit ripens in the months of November to April.
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It can be used commercially for the ripening of climacteric fruits.
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Fruits ripen towards the end of the next summer.
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The fruit will ripen in October in the more northern climates.
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The fruit of the tree ripens early and has a tart flavor.
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The leaves go dormant in summer before the fruits ripen.
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Drupes ripen to red in the fall.