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
VERBCharacteristic of maturity.
“mature for her age”
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”
WORD FORMS
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®8 points
Words With Friends®10 points
Double word16 points
Triple word24 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinaturemay
Starts & ends withM … E
Syllablesma · ture
SYNONYMS & RELATED42
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