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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
rip•en /ˈraɪpən/USA pronunciation   v. 
  1. Botanyto (cause to) become ripe: [~ + object]to ripen cheese.[no object]The cheese ripens in those barrels for years.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
rip•en  (rī′pən),USA pronunciation v.t., v.i. 
  1. Botanyto make or become ripe.
  2. Developmental Biologyto bring or come to maturity, the proper condition, etc.;
    mature.
  • ripe + -en1 1555–65
rip′en•er, n. 

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