- (v.t.) To mature; to ripen.
- (superl.) Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
- (superl.) Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.
- (superl.) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow; as, ripe cheese; ripe wine.
- (superl.) Ready for action or effect; prepared.
- (superl.) Having attained its full development; mature; perfected; consummate.
- (v.i.) To ripen; to grow ripe.
- (n.) The bank of a river.
- (superl.) Intoxicated.
- (superl.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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