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matures

/məˈtʃʊrz/ /məˈtjʊrz/

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To proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities).

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "As she gets older, her understanding of complex issues matures." "

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(of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.

Examples :

"The mangoes matures on the tree during the hot summer months. "

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To bring (something) to maturity, full development or completion.

Examples :

"The warm sun matures the tomatoes in the garden, turning them red and juicy. "

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To make (something, e.g. fruit) ripe or mature.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully matures the tomatoes in the greenhouse so they are red and ready to sell. "

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(of a person) To proceed toward or become mature or full-grown, either physically or psychologically; to gain experience or wisdom with age.

Examples :

""As she gets older, she matures and learns from her mistakes." "

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To make (someone) mature.

Examples :

"The school counselor helped the students mature by teaching them how to resolve conflicts peacefully. "

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To reach the date when payment is due.

Examples :

"The bond matures in five years, at which time the investor will receive the principal. "

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