ripe
/ɹaɪp/
Dictionary
noun
- A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.
verb
- To ripen or mature
adjective
- (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
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