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( mətjʊə ʳ )
Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense matures , present participle maturing , past tense , past participle matured , comparative maturer , superlative maturest 1. verb When a child or young animal matures , it becomes an adult.
You will learn what to expect as your child matures physically. [ VERB ]
The eggs hatched and the chicks matured. [ VERB ]
...young girls who'd not yet matured. [ VERB ]
Synonyms: develop, grow up , bloom, blossom More Synonyms of mature
2. verb When something matures , it reaches a state of complete development.
When the trees matured they were cut in certain areas. [ VERB ]
Their songwriting has matured. [ VERB ]
Synonyms: evolve, develop, improved , grown More Synonyms of mature
3. verb If someone matures , they become more fully developed in their personality and emotional behaviour.
Hopefully after three years at university I will have matured. [ VERB ]
I thought you had matured enough not to be giggly and silly about serious art. [ VERB ]
Synonyms: become a responsible adult , grow up More Synonyms of mature
4. adjective If you describe someone as mature , you think that they are fully developed and balanced in their personality and emotional behaviour.
[ approval] They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly.
You and I are mature, freethinking adults.
5. graded adjective [ ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe the work of an artist, writer, or musician as mature , you mean that it is thoughtful and skilful and shows that their abilities have fully developed.
[ approval] It is his most mature comedy yet.
6. verb If something such as wine or cheese matures or is matured , it is left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength to develop.
Unlike wine, brandy matures only in wood, not glass. [ VERB ]
...the cellars where the cheeses are matured. [ be VERB -ed]
...our best selling matured cheddar. [ VERB -ed]
Synonyms: age, season, perfect, mellow More Synonyms of mature
7. adjective [ usually ADJECTIVE noun] Mature cheese or wine has been left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength todevelop.
Grate some mature cheddar cheese.
...the best place to enjoy fine, mature wines.
8. verb When an investment such as a savings policy or pension plan matures , it reaches the stage when you stop paying money and the company pays you back the money you have saved, and the interest your money has earned.
[ business] These bonuses will be paid when your savings plan matures in ten years' time. [ VERB ]
...an endowment policy that matured on September 1. [ VERB ]
9. adjective If you say that someone is mature or of mature years, you are saying politely that they are middle-aged or old.
[ politeness] ...a man of mature years.
More Synonyms of mature
mature in British English ( məˈtjʊə , -ˈtʃʊə)
adjective 1. relatively advanced physically, mentally, emotionally, etc; grown-up
2. (of plans, theories, etc) fully considered; perfected
3. due or payable
a mature debenture
4. biology a. fully developed or differentiated
a mature cell
b. fully grown; adult
a mature animal
5. (of fruit, wine, cheese, etc) ripe or fully aged
6. (of a river valley or land surface) in the middle stage of the cycle of erosion, characterized by meanders, maximum relief, etc
See also youthful (sense 4) , old (sense 18) verb 7. to make or become mature
8. ( intransitive) (of notes, bonds, etc) to become due for payment or repayment
Derived forms
maturely ( maˈturely) adverb
matureness ( maˈtureness) noun
Word origin
C15: from Latin
mātūrus early, developed
mature in American English ( məˈtʊr ; məˈtʃʊr; məˈtjʊr)
adjective 1. a. full-grown, as plants or animals
c. fully developed, as a person, a mind, etc.
2. fully or highly developed, perfected, worked out, considered, etc.
a mature scheme
3. of a state of full development
a person of mature age
4. due; payable
said of a note, bond, etc. 5. Geology having reached maximum development of topographical form due to erosion, weathering, etc.
said as of a coastline that is relatively stable verb transitive Word forms: maˈtured or maˈturing 6. to bring to full growth or development, or to ripeness
7. to develop or work out fully
verb intransitive 8. to become fully grown, developed, or ripe
9. to become due
said of a note, etc. SIMILAR WORDS: ripe
Derived forms
maturely ( maˈturely) adverb
matureness ( maˈtureness) noun
Word origin
ME < L
maturus , seasonable, ripe, mature < IE base *
ma- , good, in good time > L
Matuta , goddess of dawn
(mətʃʊə r )
Word forms: (present) matures, (past) matured, (perfect) matured, (progressive) maturingverb (
Insurance : Life insurance )
If a financial arrangement such as a bond or an insurance policy matures , it becomes ready to be paid.
The face amount of the policy is normally the amount paid when the policy matures .
The cash value, which may be less than the total sum of premiums paid, is paid tothe policyholder when the contract matures or is surrendered.
If a financial arrangement such as a bond or an insurance policy matures , it becomes ready to be paid.
(mətʃʊə r )
adjective (
Insurance : Life insurance )
A mature bond or life insurance policy is ready to be paid.
The insurance remains in force until the insurance policy becomes mature .
The surrender value is what you get back if you cash in a life policy before it becomesmature .
A mature bond or life insurance policy is ready to be paid.
Examples of 'mature' in a sentence mature
One of the great things about mature democracies is that checks exist on power. After spending all that time maturing, they last for about one week as adults. As always with Chancellor, the first issues were no more than promising and needed time to mature. Now 25, the maturing rugby student has just enrolled for the final year of his degree in business management and leadership. You are talking about a very mature person who has seen all that football has to offer. We are still maturing emotionally and struggling to establish an identity. Sharks can be six inches long yet fully matured. They have not had time to mature. The maturing young birds are left behind in the charge of a few remaining adults called nannies. If you treat them as adults they will usually behave in a mature and adult manner. Nearly two thirds of entrants are mature students. It would have been irrational for me to stop paying so close to the policy maturing. It is not just that the industry has become mature fast. This was about as mature as it got. With a supreme technique, he matured into an artist of solid accomplishment. The maturing process is something that is often discussed with reference to Care. The cheese are matured for four months, though the flavour will improve for eight or nine. Long-term incentive plans and investments matured, allowing him to take home about 40m. His new pictures, he thinks, reflect the image he would like to project of a mature artist at the peak of his vocal powers. British English :
mature /
məˈtjʊə; -ˈtʃʊə /
ADJECTIVE A mature person or animal is fully grown.
American English : mature Arabic : نَاضِجٌ Brazilian Portuguese : maduro Chinese : 成熟的 Croatian : zreo Czech : vyspělý Danish : moden Dutch : volwassen European Spanish : maduro Finnish : kypsä kehittynytFrench : mûr âgeGerman : reif Greek : ώριμος Italian : maturo Japanese : 成熟した Korean : 성숙한 Norwegian : moden Polish : dojrzały European Portuguese : maduro Romanian : matur Russian : зрелый Latin American Spanish : maduro persona entrada en añosSwedish : mogen Thai : โตเต็มที่ Turkish : olgun kişiUkrainian : зрілий Vietnamese : trưởng thành British English :
mature VERB When a child or young animal matures , it becomes an adult.
You will learn what to expect as your child matures physically.
American English : mature Brazilian Portuguese : amadurecer Chinese : > 发育成熟 小孩、幼崽European Spanish : madurar French : mûrir German : reifen Italian : maturare Japanese : 大人になる Korean : 장성하다 European Portuguese : amadurecer Latin American Spanish : madurar Chinese translation of 'mature' adj (= not childlike ) 成熟的 (chéngshú de) (= fully grown ) 成年的 (chéngnián de) (= ripe ) [cheese, wine] 酿(釀)熟的 (niàngshú de) vi (= grow up ) [person] 长(長)成 (zhǎngchéng) (= develop ) [artist, style] 成熟 (chéngshú) (= ripen, age ) [cheese, wine etc] 酿(釀)熟 (niàngshú) (Fin ) 到期 (dàoqī) vt [wine, cheese] 使酿(釀)熟 (shǐ niàngshú) mature cheddar (cheese) 浓(濃)味切达(達)干(乾)酪 (nóngwèi qièdá gānlào)
Definition
to make or become mature
young people who have not yet matured
Synonyms
develop
grow up
become adult
age
reach adulthood
maturate
Definition
to make or become mature
Their songwriting has matured.
Synonyms
improved
grown
come to fruition
Definition
to make or become mature
Hopefully after university he will have matured.
Synonyms
become a responsible adult
grow up
Definition
to make or become mature
the cellars where the cheeses are matured
Definition
sensible and balanced in personality and emotional behaviour
We are mature, freethinking adults.
Synonyms
adult
sophisticated
discriminating
sagacious
Definition
(of fruit, wine, or cheese) ripe or fully aged
Grate some mature cheddar cheese.
Definition
fully developed physically or mentally
Here is the voice of a mature man, expressing sorrow for a lost ideal.
Synonyms
of age
full-blown
fully fledged
fully-developed
Opposites
immature
, young
, adolescent
, juvenile
, youthful
, unfinished
, incomplete
, green
, childish
, undeveloped
, puerile
, unripe
, unperfected
Additional synonyms Definition
having reached maturity
a pair of adult birds
Synonyms
fully grown ,
mature ,
grown-up ,
of age ,
ripe ,
fully fledged ,
fully developed ,
full grown
Our relationship didn't bloom into a close friendship.
Synonyms
grow ,
develop ,
wax ,
blossom Definition
to flourish or grow
Not many economies bloomed in 1990.
Synonyms
succeed ,
flourish ,
thrive ,
prosper ,
fare well
Additional synonyms Why do some people take longer than others to blossom?
Synonyms
develop ,
bloom ,
grow ,
mature Definition
to come to a promising stage
His musical career blossomed.
Synonyms
succeed ,
progress ,
thrive ,
flourish ,
prosper Definition
to become legally responsible for one's actions (usually at 18 years)
The money was held in trust until she came of age.
Synonyms
reach adulthood ,
mature ,
develop ,
grow up ,
bloom ,
blossom ,
become adult
Definition
reliable and trustworthy
He was a good friend and a dependable companion.
Synonyms
reliable ,
sure ,
responsible ,
steady ,
faithful ,
staunch ,
reputable ,
trustworthy ,
trusty ,
go-to ,
unfailing Perhaps I'm a bit more experienced about life than you are.
Synonyms
worldly-wise ,
knowing ,
worldly ,
wise ,
mature ,
sophisticated Definition
to be active, successful, or widespread
The plant is flourishing particularly well.
Synonyms
grow ,
thrive ,
develop ,
flower ,
succeed ,
get on ,
bloom ,
blossom ,
prosper ,
bear fruit ,
be vigorous ,
be in your prime
a full-grown male orang-utan
Synonyms
adult ,
developed ,
mature ,
grown-up ,
of age ,
ripe ,
full-fledged ,
in your prime
Definition
developed or advanced
I'm a grown woman, I can make my own decisions.
Synonyms
mature ,
adult ,
grown-up ,
fully-grown
Definition
calm and sensible
She is level-headed and practical.
Synonyms
calm ,
balanced ,
reasonable ,
composed ,
together (slang) ,
cool ,
collected ,
steady ,
sensible ,
sane ,
dependable ,
unflappable (informal) ,
self-possessed ,
even-tempered ,
grounded
Definition
to make or become mellow
Long cooking mellows the flavour beautifully.
Synonyms
season ,
develop ,
improve ,
perfect ,
ripen
Additional synonyms Definition
(esp. of wine or cheese) having developed a full smooth flavour as a result of maturing
a mellow, creamy Somerset Brie
Synonyms
ripe ,
perfect ,
mature ,
ripened ,
well-matured ,
MLO
Definition
able to be trusted
She was efficient and reliable.
Synonyms
dependable ,
trustworthy ,
honest ,
responsible ,
sure ,
sound ,
true ,
certain ,
regular ,
stable ,
faithful ,
predictable ,
upright ,
staunch ,
reputable ,
trusty ,
unfailing ,
tried and true
Definition
rational and accountable for one's own actions
He's a very responsible sort of person.
Synonyms
sensible ,
sound ,
adult ,
stable ,
mature ,
reliable ,
rational ,
sober ,
conscientious ,
dependable ,
trustworthy ,
level-headed Definition
mature enough to be eaten or used
Always choose firm but ripe fruit.
Synonyms
ripened ,
seasoned ,
ready ,
mature ,
mellow ,
fully developed ,
fully grown
Definition
to mature
I'm waiting for the apples to ripen.
Synonyms
mature ,
season ,
develop ,
get ready ,
burgeon ,
come of age ,
come to fruition ,
grow ripe ,
make ripe
Ensure that the new wood has been seasoned.
Synonyms
mature ,
age ,
condition ,
prime ,
prepare ,
temper ,
mellow ,
ripen ,
acclimatize The author is a seasoned academic.
Synonyms
experienced ,
veteran ,
mature ,
practised ,
old ,
weathered ,
hardened ,
long-serving ,
battle-scarred ,
time-served ,
well-versed
Definition
to grow strongly and vigorously
Today his company continues to thrive.
Synonyms
prosper ,
do well ,
flourish ,
increase ,
grow ,
develop ,
advance ,
succeed ,
get on ,
boom ,
bloom ,
wax ,
burgeon ,
grow rich ,
have legs (informal)
Definition
possessing or showing wisdom
She has the air of a wise woman.
Synonyms
sage ,
knowing ,
understanding ,
aware ,
informed ,
clever ,
intelligent ,
sensible ,
switched-on (informal) ,
enlightened ,
shrewd ,
discerning ,
perceptive ,
well-informed ,
sussed (British , slang) ,
erudite ,
sagacious (formal) ,
sapient ,
clued-up (informal) ,
grounded