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   mature

   /məˈtʃʊə/

   adjective

   • 1. fully developed physically; full-grown: "she was now a mature woman" Similar adultgrown-upgrownfully grownfull-grownof agefully developedfully fledgedin one's primein full bloomnubileOpposite immaturegrowingadolescent
   • ▪ (especially of a young person) having reached a stage of mental or emotional development characteristic of an adult: "a young man mature beyond his years" Similar sensibleresponsibleadultlevel-headedreliabledependablediscriminatingshrewdpracticalwisesagaciousexperiencedsophisticatedOpposite immaturechildish
   • ▪ (of thought or planning) careful and thorough: "on mature reflection he decided they should not go" Similar carefulthoroughdeepconsideredmethodicalOpposite impulsiveunthinking
   • ▪ used euphemistically to describe someone middle-aged or old: "Miss Walker was a mature lady when she married"
   • 2. having reached the most advanced stage in a process: "Van Gogh's mature work"
   • ▪ (of certain foods or drinks) ready for consumption: "a rather nice mature Camembert" Similar riperipenedmellowreadyseasonedfull-flavouredOpposite freshunripe
   • ▪ denoting an economy, industry, or market that has developed to a point where substantial expansion and investment no longer takes place: "a mature, sophisticated economy"
   • 3. (of a bill, bond, etc.) due for payment or repayment.

   verb

   • 1. (of a person or thing) become fully grown or developed: "children mature at different ages" Similar be fully grownbe full-grownbe fully developeddevelop fullycome of agebecome adultreach adulthoodreach maturitydevelopgrowevolvebloomblossomflourishthrivecome to fruition
   • ▪ (of a person) reach an advanced stage of mental or emotional development: "he has matured and is ready to take on new responsibilities" Similar become more sensible/responsible/adultgrow upbloomblossom
   • ▪ (with reference to certain foods or drinks) become or cause to become ready for consumption: "leave the cheese to mature" Similar ripengrow ripebecome ripemellowbecome mellowage
   • 2. (of an insurance policy, security, etc.) reach the end of its term and hence become payable: "when the policy matures it pays off the loan"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin maturus ‘timely, ripe’; perhaps related to matins.

   Derivatives

   • 1. maturely adverb

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMATURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   MATURE definition: 1. Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are well developed emotionally: 2. A…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of MATURE is based on slow careful consideration. How to use mature in a sentence. based on slow careful consideration; having completed natural growth and development : ripe; having undergone maturation…

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   Definition of mature adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Someone who is mature acts grown up, like an adult. However, when one sister says to another, "That's so mature," she's usually using the word sarcastically, because her sister has done something very immature, like sticking out her tongue.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMATURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that someone is mature or of mature years, you are saying politely that they are middle-aged or old.

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   If a person is mature, they act grown-up. If an animal is mature, it has reached adulthood. If a fruit is mature, it’s ripe. If a game or movie is intended for a mature audience, it means it’s for adults because it’s inappropriate for kids. Mature has many meanings in addition to the common

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMATURE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   MATURE meaning: 1. completely grown or developed: 2. Mature people behave like adults in a way that shows they are…. Learn more.

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    adjective. /məˈtʃʊr/ , /məˈtʊr/ old maturer is occasionally used instead of more mature. sensible. (of a child or young person) behaving in a sensible way, like an adult Jane is very mature for her age. a mature and sensible attitude opposite immature. Definitions on the go.

11. www.thefreedictionary.com › matureMature - definition of mature by The Free Dictionary

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    1. a. Having reached full natural growth or development: a mature cell. b. Having reached a desired or final condition; ripe: a mature cheese. 2. Having or showing characteristics, such as patience and prudence, considered typical of well-balanced adulthood: mature for her age. 3. a. Suitable or intended for adults: mature subject matter. b.