adjectiveπShareFully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe."She is quite mature for her age."agebiologyphysiologyappearancehumancharacterieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareBrought to a state of complete readiness."a mature plan"agephysiologybiologyhumanplantfruitieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareProfound; careful."The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration."charactermindageattitudeieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCome to, or in a state of, completed suppuration."The infected pimple on Sarah's face finally became mature, filling with pus. "medicinebodyieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareSuitable for adults only, due to sexual themes, violence, etc."mature content"agesexentertainmentmediasocietymoralieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities)."The student's understanding of fractions gradually matured throughout the school year. "agequalitytimebiologyprocesscharacterieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe."The tomatoes are finally mature enough to be picked. "fruitfoodbiologyplantagricultureieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring (something) to maturity, full development or completion."The gardener carefully nurtured the seedling, hoping to mature the plant into a strong, healthy tomato vine. "agebiologyplantfruittimeprocessieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (something, e.g. fruit) ripe or mature."The farmer carefully tended the trees to mature the apples for the autumn harvest. "fruitagricultureieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a person) To proceed toward or become mature or full-grown, either physically or psychologically; to gain experience or wisdom with age."The young artist is maturing quickly; her paintings are showing a deeper understanding of perspective. "agepersonhumanmindcharacterbeingqualitytimeieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (someone) mature."The school counselor helped mature the students by encouraging them to consider the consequences of their actions. "agehumanpersonmindcharacterieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reach the date when payment is due."The student loan payments mature next month. "financebusinessieltsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading