MATURATE


Meaning of MATURATE in English

ˈmachəˌrāt, usu -ād.+V verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin maturatus, past participle of maturare to make ripe, promote suppuration of, from maturus ripe

transitive verb

1. archaic : to promote suppuration of (as an abscess)

2. : to bring to ripeness or maturity : cause to ripen

intransitive verb

1. : ripen , mature

2. archaic : suppurate

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