Mature
adjectivemə'tjʊər
Adjective
fully considered and perfected
“mature plans”
Similar:Maturedfully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
“full-bodied mature wines”
Similar:Ripehaving reached full natural growth or development
“a mature cell”
See also:Oldcharacteristic of maturity
“mature for her age”
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
Similar:Fledged
Verb
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
“He matured fast”
Type of:Developcause to ripen or develop fully
“Age matures a good wine”
Similar:RipenType of:ModifyAlterChangebecome due for repayment
“These bonds mature in 2005”
Type of:Changedevelop and work out fully in one's mind
“I need to mature my thoughts”
Type of:ExplicateFormulateDevelopgrow old or older
Type of:Developcause to ripen and discharge pus
Similar:SuppurateType of:Draw
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