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mature

/mə'tjʊər/

Synonyms of mature Antonyms of mature Examples of mature Usage of mature Parts of mature Definition that contains mature Words sounding like mature Explanation of mature

adjective
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
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fledged full-fledged fledgeling fully fledged fledgling
verb
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
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"He matured fast"

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grow maturate

type of:
develop
adjective
fully considered and perfected
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"mature plans"

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matured developed
adjective
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
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"full-bodied mature wines"

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ripe aged overripe ripened mellowed mellow
verb
cause to ripen or develop fully
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"Age matures a good wine"

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ripen

type of:
modify alter change
verb
grow old or older
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age get on maturate senesce

type of:
develop
verb
cause to ripen and discharge pus
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suppurate

type of:
draw
verb
become due for repayment
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"These bonds mature in 2005"

type of:
change
adjective
characteristic of maturity
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"mature for her age"

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ripe autumnal

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immature
verb
develop and work out fully in one's mind
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"I need to mature my thoughts"

type of:
explicate formulate develop
adjective
having reached full natural growth or development
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"a mature cell"

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meridian abloom adult big efflorescent fruiting full-blown full-grown fully grown grown grownup headed marriageable matured nubile overblown prime

Opposite:

immature

Examples of mature

"He matured fast"
"mature plans"
"full-bodied mature wines"
"Age matures a good wine"
"These bonds mature in 2005"
"mature for her age"
"I need to mature my thoughts"
"a mature cell"