Definition of “ripe”
adjective:
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Ready for reaping or gathering; having attained perfection; mature; -- said of fruits, seeds, etc.; as, ripe grain.
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Advanced to the state of fitness for use; mellow; as, ripe cheese; ripe wine.
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Having attained its full development; mature; perfected; consummate.
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Maturated or suppurated; ready to discharge; -- said of sores, tumors, etc.
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Ready for action or effect; prepared.
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Like ripened fruit in ruddiness and plumpness.
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Intoxicated.
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Of a conflict between parties, having developed to a stage where the conflict may be reviewed by a court of law.
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Smelly: having a disagreeable odor.
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noun:
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A fruit or vegetable which has ripened.
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verb:
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To ripen or mature.
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