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(verb) develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast" |
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Synonyms: grow, maturate |
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Related Words: develop, find oneself, grow up, ripen |
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(satellite adjective) fully considered and perfected; "mature plans" |
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Synonyms: matured |
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(adjective) having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell" |
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Antonyms: immature |
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(adjective) characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age" |
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Antonyms: immature |
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(verb) grow old or older; "She aged gracefully" |
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Synonyms: age, maturate |
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Related Words: develop, dote, fossilize |
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(adjective) (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination |
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Synonyms: fledged |
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(adjective) fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodies mature wines" |
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Synonyms: ripe |
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