ripen in a sentence

v. i.

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Definition

To ripen means to undergo a process of maturation, resulting in increased sweetness and softness, typically in fruits.

The peaches will ripen in the warm sun, becoming sweet and juicy.
Farmers carefully monitor the fruit to ensure it ripens at the optimal time.
After several weeks, the bananas began to ripen, filling the kitchen with their aroma.
To enhance flavor, you should allow the tomatoes to ripen on the vine.
If you pick the avocados too early, they may not ripen properly at home.
The tomatoes will ripen more quickly if you place them in a warm, sunny spot.
She watched the fruit ripen on the vine, eagerly anticipating the harvest.
Farmers often check the soil moisture to ensure that their crops ripen evenly.
Once the peaches begin to ripen, they should be eaten within a few days for the best flavor.
The scent of the ripening bananas filled the kitchen, drawing everyone to the fruit bowl.