What is the meaning of ripening?

noun

  • Coming to full development; becoming mature.
  • Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time.

verb

  • Cause to ripen or develop fully.
    • usage: "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine"
  • Grow ripe.
    • usage: "The plums ripen in July"
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