Mature - Definition

adj 1: characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age" [ant:
immature]
2: fully considered and perfected; "mature plans" [syn:
mature, matured]
3: having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature
cell" [ant: immature]
4: fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used;
"ripe peaches"; "full-bodied mature wines" [syn: ripe,
mature] [ant: green, immature, unripe, unripened]
5: (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used
in combination [syn: fledged, mature] [ant: immature,
unfledged]
v 1: develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured
fast"; "The child grew fast" [syn: mature, maturate,
grow]
2: develop and work out fully in one's mind; "I need to mature
my thoughts"
3: become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005"
4: cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit";
"Age matures a good wine" [syn: ripen, mature]
5: grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--
what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce" [syn:
senesce, age, get on, mature, maturate]
6: cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the
pustules" [syn: suppurate, mature]