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Becoming More Mature Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "RIPENING" which means:
- noun
- • Coming to full development; becoming mature
- • Acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time verb
- • To grow ripe; to become mature (said of grain, fruit, flowers etc.)
- • To approach or come to perfection.
- • To cause to mature; to make ripe
- • To mature; to fit or prepare; to bring to perfection
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ripening of the fruit can be seen by its bright color."
- • "The ripening process is accelerated by warm temperatures."
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