MATURE


Meaning of MATURE in English

adj. 25B6; adjective

a mature woman : ADULT, grown-up, grown, fully grown, full-grown, of age, fully developed, in one's prime.

he's very mature for his age : SENSIBLE, responsible, adult, level-headed, reliable, dependable; wise, discriminating, shrewd, sophisticated.

mature cheese : RIPE, ripened, mellow; ready to eat/drink.

on mature reflection, he decided not to go : CAREFUL, thorough, deep, considered.

adolescent, childish.

25B6; verb

kittens mature when they are about a year old : BE FULLY GROWN, be full-grown; come of age, reach adulthood, reach maturity.

he's matured since he left home : GROW UP, become more sensible/adult; blossom.

leave the cheese to mature : RIPEN, mellow; age.

their friendship didn't have time to mature : DEVELOP, grow, evolve, bloom, blossom, flourish, thrive.

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