Ripen
RIPEN, verb intransitive ri'pn.
1. To grow ripe; to be matured; as grain or fruit. Grain ripens best in dry weather.
2. To approach or come to perfection; to be fitted or prepared; as, a project is ripening for execution.
RIPEN, verb transitive ri'pn.
1. To mature; to make ripe; as grain or fruit.
2. To mature; to fit or prepare; as, to ripen one for heaven.
3. To bring to perfection; as, to ripen the judgment.