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