mature

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mature Definition

(a) characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age"
(a) having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell"
(a) fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodies mature wines"
(a) (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
(s) fully considered and perfected; "mature plans"
(v) develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast"
(v) develop and work out fully in one''s mind; "I need to mature my thoughts"
(v) become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005"
(v) cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine"
(v) grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce"
(v) cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the pustules"

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