mature

/mət‍ʃˈɔː/

/məˈtʃʊɹ/, /mətˈjʊɹ/

[adjective] [verb]

mature

[ADJECTIVE]

full-grown and physically developed

antonyms : immature

1.1

describing food or drink that is fully developed and is ready for consumption

synonyms : ripe

antonyms : green

1.2

(of a young person or child) able to behave reasonably, like an adult

1.3

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

synonyms : fledged

antonyms : unfledged

1.4

characteristic of maturity

antonyms : immature

1.5

fully considered and perfected

synonyms : matured

to mature

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to develop and grow mentally, physically, and emotionally

synonyms : grow

maturate

1.1

grow old or older

synonyms : age

get on

maturate

senesce

cause to ripen and discharge pus

synonyms : suppurate

become due for repayment

cause to ripen or develop fully

synonyms : ripen

develop and work out fully in one's mind

Examples

1. And when a mature person gives love, he or she gives without any strings attached to it.

2. Despite his age, the child displayed mature behavior.

3. The thick beard made him look more mature and distinguished.

4. Baby boogeymen mature very quickly.

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