mature
adjective
- 1
fully considered and perfected
mature plans
- 2
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
- 3
having reached full natural growth or development
a mature cell
- 4
characteristic of maturity
mature for her age
- 5
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
ripe peaches
full-bodied mature wines
verb
- 1
cause to ripen and discharge pus
The oil suppurates the pustules
- 2
grow old or older
She aged gracefully
we age every day--what a depressing thought!
- 3
cause to ripen or develop fully
The sun ripens the fruit
Age matures a good wine
- 4
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
He matured fast
The child grew fast
- 5
become due for repayment
These bonds mature in 2005
- 6
develop and work out fully in one's mind
I need to mature my thoughts
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