The meaning of RIPEN is to grow or become ripe. How to use ripen in a sentence.

RIPEN definition: to make or become ripe. See examples of ripen used in a sentence.

When crops ripen or when the sun ripens them, they become ripe. I'm waiting for the apples to ripen.

1. to make or become ripe. 2. to bring or come to the proper condition; mature. 3. to age to the desired flavor, texture, etc.: to ripen cheese.

Making progress and advancing (Definition of ripen from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Ripen definition: To make or become ripe or riper; mature.

ripen (something) to become ripe; to make something ripe. Definition of ripen verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, …

Jan 20, 2026 · ripen (third-person singular simple present ripens, present participle ripening, simple past and past participle ripened) (intransitive) to grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers …

To ripen means to become fully matured, developed, or ready, often in relation to edible crops, fruits, or vegetables. It can also refer to the process of natural development or evolution to a complete, …

rip•en /ˈraɪpən/ v. Botany to (cause to) become ripe: [~ + object] to ripen cheese. [no object] The cheese ripens in those barrels for years.