enripen

/ɛnˈraɪpɛn/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause to ripen or become ripe; to mature or develop fully

“The warm weather helped to enripen the fruit.”

2. verb

to become ripened or matured

“The apples began to enripen and fall from the tree.”

3. verb

to develop or mature emotionally or mentally

“Life experiences helped her enripen and gain wisdom.”

Synonyms

  • mature
  • ripen

Antonyms

  • atrophy
  • stagnate