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'mature' - used as an adjective
Synonyms for 'mature'
1. characteristic of maturity
mature for her age
2. fully considered and perfected
mature plans
3. having reached full natural growth or development
a mature cell
4. fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
full-bodied mature wines
5. (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

'mature' - used as a verb
6. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
He matured fast
7. develop and work out fully in one's mind
I need to mature my thoughts
8. become due for repayment
These bonds mature in 2005
9. cause to ripen or develop fully
Age matures a good wine
10. grow old or older
11. cause to ripen and discharge pus

derived forms
1. Mature / Past
matured
2. Mature / Third Person
matures
3. Mature / Present Participle
maturing
4. Mature / Comparitive
maturer
5. Mature / Superlative
maturest
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