Meaning & use
Ripened
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Became mature and ready to eat or use, typically referring to fruit or crops.
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The tomatoes ripened slowly on the vine through late summer.
Years of practice ripened her skill into true mastery.
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Beyond fruit, "ripened" is often used figuratively for skills, plans, or situations reaching their peak readiness.
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