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develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast" become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005" develop and work out fully in one''s mind; "I need to mature my thoughts" fully considered and perfected; "mature plans" developed having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell" adult, abloom, fruiting, full-blown, headed, marriageable, overblown, prime characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age" autumnal, mellow, ripe cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the pustules" cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine" (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination fledgling(a), full-fledged fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodies mature wines" aged, mellow, overripe grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce" |
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