Definition of "ripen" in Englisch

verb

1. (intransitive) to grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)

   • Grapes ripen in the sun.

2. (intransitive) To approach or come to perfection.

3. (transitive) To cause (something) to mature; to make ripe

   • The warm sun ripened the corn.

4. (transitive) To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection

   • ripen the judgment