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ripen
verb /ˈraɪ.pən/Definition
› [I or T] to (cause to) become ripe: The summer sunshine ripened the melons. These melons are ripening nicely.Various qualities of food › [I] to develop to a suitable condition for something to happen: My plans are ripening - now all I need is official approval.Making progress and advancingBecoming better
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Synonyms and related words:
- a step forward idiom
- advance verb (MOVE FORWARD)
- advancement noun
- ahead adverb (IN FRONT)
- be cooking idiom
- betterment noun
- carry verb (DEVELOP)
- go great guns idiom
- graduate verb (PROGRESS)
- grow into sb/sth phrasal verb
- grow out of sth phrasal verb (IDEA)
- grow verb (INCREASE)
- have come a long way idiom
- mature verb (DEVELOP MENTALLY)
- rebuild verb
- regenerate verb (GROW)
- rise noun (MOVEMENT UP)
- shape up phrasal verb
- simmer verb
- spread your wings idiom
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