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Hello all, I am a newcomer and hope this site help me to improve my english. Does anybody know what age into mean as a verb or may be its translation into russian? Thanks

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

NakosyaHello all,

I am a newcomer and hope this site help me to improve my english. Does anybody know what age into mean as a verb or may be its translation into russian?
Thanks

Hi Nakosya;
Welcome to English Forums!

Could you please give the sentence that has the verb "age into".
The verb "age" means to grow older. Here are some examples:

She ages gracefully.
As wine ages, it gets more flavorful and also more expensive.

Nakosya · Answer

Here is the sentence that confused me: Virginia ages into a fine winemaking state

Thanks

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Hi Nakosy;

It is more of a figure of speech, because we apply the verb "age" especially to wine. Vintners "age" wine in oak barrels so that it acquires some of the complex flavors of the wood and develops a characteristic richness of taste. Aged wine is a delight, and commands very high prices.

The writer is comparing Virginia and its wine-growing industry to wine itself - getting better and better as it develops into full maturity.

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