ma·ture (m -ty r , -tr, -chr)adj. ma·tur·er, ma·tur·est 1. a. Having reached full natural growth or development: a mature cell. b. Having reached a desired or final condition; ripe: a mature cheese. 2. Of, relating to, or characteristic of full development, either mental or physical: mature for her age. 3. a. Suitable or intended for adults: mature subject matter. b. Composed of adults: a mature audience. 4. Worked out fully by the mind; considered: a mature plan of action. 5. Having reached the limit of its time; due: a mature bond. 6. No longer subject to great expansion or development. Used of an industry, a market, or a product. 7. Geology Having reached maximum development of form. Used of streams and landforms. v. ma·tured, ma·tur·ing, ma·tures v.tr.1. To bring to full development; ripen. 2. To work out fully in the mind: "able to digest and mature my thoughts for my own mind only" John Stuart Mill. v.intr.1. To evolve toward or reach full development: The child's judgment matures as she grows older. 2. To become due. Used of notes and bonds.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin m t rus; see m-1 in Indo-European roots.]
ma·turely adv. ma·tureness n. Synonyms: mature, age, develop, ripen
These verbs mean to bring or come to full development or maximum excellence: maturing the wines in vats; aged the brandy for 100 years; developed the flavor slowly; fruits that were ripened on the vine. |
mature Adjective 1. fully developed physically or mentally; grown-up 2. (of plans or theories) fully considered and thought-out 3. sensible and balanced in personality and emotional behaviour 4. due or payable: a mature insurance policy 5. (of fruit, wine, or cheese) ripe or fully aged Verb [-turing, -tured] 1. to make or become mature 2. (of bills or bonds) to become due for payment or repayment [Latin maturus early, developed] maturity n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Verb | 1. | mature - develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast"ripen - grow ripe; "The plums ripen in July" find oneself, find - accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation; "My son went to Berkeley to find himself" develop - grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment; "A flower developed on the branch"; "The country developed into a mighty superpower"; "The embryo develops into a fetus"; "This situation has developed over a long time" | | 2. | mature - develop and work out fully in one's mind; "I need to mature my thoughts" | | 3. | mature - become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005"change - undergo a change; become different in essence; losing one's or its original nature; "She changed completely as she grew older"; "The weather changed last night" | | 4. | mature - cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine"alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" | | 5. | mature - grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce"turn - become officially one year older; "She is turning 50 this year" develop - grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment; "A flower developed on the branch"; "The country developed into a mighty superpower"; "The embryo develops into a fetus"; "This situation has developed over a long time" dote - be foolish or senile due to old age | | 6. | mature - cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the pustules"draw - cause to localize at one point; "Draw blood and pus" | | Adj. | 1. | mature - characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age"immature - characteristic of a lack of maturity; "immature behavior" | | 2. | mature - fully considered and perfected; "mature plans"developed - being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful; "the developed qualities of the Hellenic outlook"; "they have very small limbs with only two fully developed toes on each" | | 3. | mature - having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell"old - (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; "his mother is very old"; "a ripe old age"; "how old are you?" | | 4. | mature - fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodied mature wines" | | 5. | mature - (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination |
mature  Translations mature [məˈtjuəʳ] adj → maduro
 mature [məˈtjuəʳ] adj → mûr(e); [ cheese] → fait(e); [ wine] → arrive(e) à maturité
 mature [məˈtjuəʳ] adj → reif; (wine) → ausgereift
 mature [məˈtjuəʳ] adj → maturo/a; [ cheese] → stagionato/a
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