mature (adj.)

  1. characteristic of maturity; mature for her age'

  2. having reached full natural growth or development; a mature cell'

  3. fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; ripe peaches; full-bodied mature wines

    [ Syn: ripe ]

  4. (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

    [ Syn: fledged ]

  5. fully considered and perfected; mature plans

    [ Syn: matured ]

    mature (v.)

  1. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; He matured fast; The child grew fast

    [ Syn: maturate , grow ]

  2. develop and work out fully in one's mind; I need to mature my thoughts'

  3. become due for repayment; These bonds mature in 2005'

  4. cause to ripen or develop fully; The sun ripens the fruit; Age matures a good wine

    [ Syn: ripen ]

  5. grow old or older; She aged gracefully; we age every day--what a depressing thought!; Young men senesce

    [ Syn: senesce , age , get on , maturate ]

  6. cause to ripen and discharge pus; The oil suppurates the pustules

    [ Syn: suppurate ]

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