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mature

adjectiveverb /mətjʊər/ 2 syllables 6 letters Scrabble 8 WWF 10
Definitions
adjective

having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

verb

develop and work out fully in one's mind

“I need to mature my thoughts”

adjective

having reached full natural growth or development

“a mature cell”

verb

develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

“He matured fast”

adjective

fully considered and perfected

“mature plans”

adjective

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

“full-bodied mature wines”

verb

cause to ripen or develop fully

“Age matures a good wine”

verb

grow old or older

verb

cause to ripen and discharge pus

verb

become due for repayment

“These bonds mature in 2005”

adjective

characteristic of maturity

“mature for her age”

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