Mature Definition & Meaning
mature
- adjective
- characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age"
- fully considered and perfected; "mature plans"
- having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell"
- fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodied mature wines"
- (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
- verb
- develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast"
- develop and work out fully in one's mind; "I need to mature my thoughts"
- become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005"
- cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine"
- grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day-- what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce"
- cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the pustules"
"Mature" in song lyrics
See how mature is used in real songs:
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"Feeling she got a little hurt but was being mature"
A+ — All I See -
"In my oven full of MCs 'cause you're not maTURE"
Aceyalone f/ P.E.A.C.E. — Microphones -
"You will mature"
Blackalicious w/ George Clinton — Lotus Flower
Words that rhyme with mature
Usage tips for "mature"
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