2 entries under this word

Ripen

Rīp'en, v. i.

verbintransitive

(rīp'n), v. i. [imp. & p. p. RIPENED; p. pr. & vb. n. RIPENING.] [A-S. ripian, D. rijpen, O. H. Ger. rîfjan, rîfen, N. H. Ger. reifen.] 1. To grow ripe; to be matured, as grain, fruit, flowers, and the like. Who can view the ripened rose, nor seek To wear it? Byron. 2. To approach or come to perfection; to be fitted or prepared.

Rīp'en, v. t.

verbtransitive

(rīp'n), v. t. 1. To mature; to make ripe, as grain or fruit. 2. To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection; as, to ripen the judgment. When faith and love, which parted from thee never, Had ripened thy just soul to dwell with God. Milton.