mature (Meaning)
mature (v)
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
develop and work out fully in one's mind
become due for repayment
cause to ripen or develop fully
grow old or older
cause to ripen and discharge pus
mature (a)
characteristic of maturity
having reached full natural growth or development
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
mature (s)
fully considered and perfected
mature (superl.)
Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriate to its kind; full-grown; ripe.
Completely worked out; fully digested or prepared; ready for action; made ready for destined application or use; perfected; as, a mature plan.
Of or pertaining to a condition of full development; as, a man of mature years.
Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.
mature (v. t.)
To bring or hasten to maturity; to promote ripeness in; to ripen; to complete; as, to mature one's plans.
mature (v. i.)
To advance toward maturity; to become ripe; as, wine matures by age; the judgment matures by age and experience.
Hence, to become due, as a note.
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mature Sentence Examples
- As the young man matured, he developed a sense of responsibility and independence.
- The project required a mature approach, one that considered all potential outcomes.
- Despite his youthful appearance, the boy displayed a mature understanding of the situation.
- The company's mature market strategy targeted consumers who had reached a certain level of financial stability.
- The mature oak tree stood tall and stately, offering shade and beauty to the surrounding area.
- The wine had a complex and mature flavor profile, with hints of oak and vanilla.
- The politician's speech revealed a mature grasp of the issues and a willingness to engage in thoughtful debate.
- The relationship between the two friends had matured over the years, becoming stronger and more resilient.
- The company's earnings report showed a mature and stable business, with consistent revenue growth.
- The mature student brought a wealth of life experience and practical knowledge to the classroom.
FAQs About the word mature
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation, develop and work out fully in one's mind, become due for repayment, cause to ripen or develop fully, grow old or
matured, ripe, aging, aged, older, ripened,adult, long-lived, full-fledged,full-blown
juvenile, adolescent, green, adolescent, green, immature,young, youthful, immature, youthful
As the young man matured, he developed a sense of responsibility and independence.
The project required a mature approach, one that considered all potential outcomes.
Despite his youthful appearance, the boy displayed a mature understanding of the situation.
The company's mature market strategy targeted consumers who had reached a certain level of financial stability.