mature
adjective
1. characteristic of maturity
- mature for her age
Similar word(s): autumnal, ripe
2. fully considered and perfected
- mature plans
Similar word(s): developed, matured
3. having reached full natural growth or development
- a mature cell
Similar word(s): adult, big, grown, grownup, abloom, efflorescent, fruiting, matured, headed, marriageable, nubile, overblown, meridian, prime, old
4. fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
- full-bodied mature wines
Similar word(s): aged, ripened, mellow, mellowed, overripe, ripe
5. (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
Similar word(s): fledgeling, fledgling, fledged
Sentences with mature as an adjective:
- She is quite mature for her age.
- The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration.
verb
1. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
- He matured fast
Similar word(s): grow, maturate
Definition categories: change, develop
2. develop and work out fully in one's mind
- I need to mature my thoughts
Definition categories: communication, develop, explicate, formulate
3. become due for repayment
- These bonds mature in 2005
Definition categories: change
4. cause to ripen or develop fully
- Age matures a good wine
Similar word(s): ripen
Definition categories: change, alter, modify
5. grow old or older
Similar word(s): age, maturate, senesce
Definition categories: change, develop
6. cause to ripen and discharge pus
Similar word(s): suppurate