v.
Pronunciation: ' r ī -p ə n, ' r ī -p ə m
Function: verb
Inflected Form: rip · ened ; rip · en · ing \ ' r ī -p ə -ni ŋ , ' r ī p-ni ŋ \
Date: 1561
intransitive verb : to grow or become ripe
transitive verb
1 : to make ripe
2 a : to bring to completeness or perfection b : to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color c : to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) by aging under refrigeration
– rip · en · er \ ' r ī -p ə -n ə r, ' r ī p-n ə r \ noun