Ripe
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain. Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow; as, ripe cheese; ripe wine. Having attained its full development; mature; perfected; consummate. Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc. Ready for action or effect; prepared. Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness. Intoxicated. Of a conflict between parties, having developed to a stage where the conflict may be reviewed by a court of law. Smelly: having a disagreeable odor.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To ripen or mature
Ripen
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to grow ripe; to become mature, as in botany: grain, fruit, flowers, and the like; as, grapes ripen in the sun.To approach or come to perfection.To cause to mature; to make ripe; as, the warm days ripened the corn.To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection; as, to ripen the judgment.