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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