ripen
rip.en \'ri--p*n, 'ri-p-*m\ \'ri-p-(*-)nin\ \'ri-p-(*-)n*r\ vb or ri.pen.ing : to grow or become ripe 1: to make ripe 2a: to bring to completeness or perfection 2b: to age or cure (cheese) to develop characteristic flavor, odor, body, texture, and color 2c: to improve flavor and tenderness of (beef or game) through a period of refrigeration - rip.en.er n