mature

/mə'tjʊər/ adjectiveverb
6 letters2 syllables8 points in Scrabble®10 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS11
ADJECTIVE
1

(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination.

2

Having reached full natural growth or development.

“a mature cell”

3

Fully considered and perfected.

“mature plans”

4

Fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used.

“full-bodied mature wines”

5

Characteristic of maturity.

“mature for her age”

VERB
1

Develop and work out fully in one's mind.

“I need to mature my thoughts”

2

Develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation.

“He matured fast”

3

Cause to ripen or develop fully.

“Age matures a good wine”

4

Grow old or older.

5

Cause to ripen and discharge pus.

6

Become due for repayment.

“These bonds mature in 2005”

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Starts & ends withM … E
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