Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > R Synonyms of ripen Find synonyms for: Verb 1. ripen, mature, change, alter, modify usage: cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine" 2. ripen, mature, maturate, grow usage: grow ripe; "The plums ripen in July" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of ripen (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: serendipity Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language