Meaning of 'mature'

adjective

fully considered and perfected

Example: "mature plans"

Synonyms: matured

adjective

(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage

Synonyms: fledged

adjective

having reached full natural growth or development

Example: "a mature cell"

adjective

characteristic of maturity

Example: "Mature for their age."

adjective

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

Synonyms: ripe

verb

cause to ripen and discharge pus

Synonyms: suppurate

verb

grow old or older

Synonyms: age maturate senesce get on

verb

cause to ripen or develop fully

Synonyms: ripen

verb

develop and reach maturity

Synonyms: maturate grow

verb

become due for repayment

Example: "These bonds mature in 2005"

verb

develop and work out fully in one's mind

Example: "I need to mature my thoughts"