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Ripen

RIPEN, v.i. ri'pn. 1. To grow ripe; to be matured; as grain or fruit. Grain ripens best in dry weather. 2. To approach or come to perfection; to be fitted or prepared; as, a project is ripening for execution....

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RIPEN, v.i. ri'pn.

1. To grow ripe; to be matured; as grain or fruit. Grain ripens best in dry weather.

2. To approach or come to perfection; to be fitted or prepared; as, a project is ripening for execution.

RIPEN, v.t. ri'pn.

1. To mature; to make ripe; as grain or fruit.

2. To mature; to fit or prepare; as, to ripen one for heaven.

3. To bring to perfection; as, to ripen the judgment.

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