Synonyms: ripen
Definition: grow ripe
Usage: The plums ripen in July
Similar words: maturate, mature, grow
Definition: develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
Usage: He matured fast; The child grew fast
Definition: cause to ripen or develop fully
Usage: The sun ripens the fruit; Age matures a good wine
Similar words: alter, change, modify
Definition: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Usage: The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city; The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue