mature

B2
Pronunciation
/məˈtjʊə/
/məˈt(j)ʊəɹ/
Verb
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

To proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities).

Synonyms
develop grow progress ripen
2 Definition

(of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.

Synonyms
ripen ripen up
3 Definition

To bring (something) to maturity, full development or completion.

4 Definition

To make (something, e.g. fruit) ripe or mature.

Synonyms
ripen
5 Definition

(of a person) To proceed toward or become mature or full-grown, either physically or psychologically; to gain experience or wisdom with age.

Synonyms
age develop grow up
6 Definition

To make (someone) mature.

7 Definition

To reach the date when payment is due.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.

Example Sentences
  • She is quite mature for her age.
2 Definition

Brought to a state of complete readiness.

Example Sentences
  • a mature plan
3 Definition

Profound; careful.

Example Sentences
  • The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration.
4 Definition

Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.

5 Definition

Suitable for adults only, due to sexual themes, violence, etc.

Example Sentences
  • mature content