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ripe

/ɹaɪp/

noun

Meaning

  • A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.

verb

Meaning

  • To ripen or mature

adjective

Meaning

  • (of fruits, vegetables, seeds etc.) Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature

    "ripe apples"

  • (of foods) Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow

    "ripe cheese"

  • Having attained its full development; mature; perfected

  • 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.

Synonyms

consummate