Dictionary definition · mature
verb
- develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation"He matured 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"
- grow old or older"She aged gracefully"
- cause to ripen and discharge pus"The oil suppurates the pustules"
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"
- (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).