Ripen

Pronunciation: /ˈraɪpən/

Definitions of ripen

verb to become or cause to become ripe; to mature or develop fully

Example Sentences

A1 Fruits ripen when they are left out in the sun.

A2 I like to ripen avocados by placing them in a paper bag.

B1 Bananas will ripen faster if you store them with apples.

B2 The cheese needs time to ripen before it can be eaten.

C1 Winemakers carefully monitor the grapes as they ripen on the vine.

C2 The artist's skills have ripened over the years, resulting in stunning masterpieces.

Examples of ripen in a Sentence

formal The fruit will ripen naturally on the tree before being harvested.

informal Just leave the bananas on the counter to ripen for a few days.

slang Let's wait for the gossip to ripen before spreading it around.

figurative Experience and time will help ripen your understanding of complex concepts.

Grammatical Forms of ripen

• past tense: ripened
• plural: ripen
• comparative: riper
• superlative: ripest
• present tense: ripens
• future tense: will ripen
• perfect tense: has ripened
• continuous tense: is ripening
• singular: ripens
• positive degree: ripe
• infinitive: ripen
• gerund: ripening
• participle: ripened

Origin and Evolution of ripen

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ripen' originated from the Old English word 'ripen' or 'rypen', which is derived from the Old Norse word 'ripen'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the process of fruit becoming mature and ready to eat, the word 'ripen' has evolved to also signify the development or maturation of other things, such as ideas or relationships.