mature

adjective
UK: /məˈtʃʊər/
US: /məˈtʊr/

  1. Having reached full natural growth or development.

    1. The fruit is mature and ready to pick now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The mature trees provide ample shade in the summer months for relaxation. [ ] [ ]

  2. Fully developed physically; adult.

    1. He is a mature man with responsibilities. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company seeks mature individuals with prior experiences in similar fields. [ ] [ ]

  3. Having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult.

    1. She is very mature for her young age. [ ] [ ]
    2. His mature approach to problem-solving impressed everyone at the meeting yesterday. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

adult ripe developed grown-up
mature intransitive-verb

  1. To become fully grown or developed.

    1. The seeds mature in early autumn. [ ] [ ]
    2. The plan will mature over the next few years with careful work and dedication. [ ] [ ]

  2. To reach a stage of full development or capability.

    1. She has matured into a confident leader. [ ] [ ]
    2. The wine is expected to mature beautifully in the cellar as the years pass slowly. [ ] [ ]

  3. Of investments, to become due for payment.

    1. The bond will mature next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Once the policy matures, the money can be reinvested with long-term strategy. [ ] [ ]
mature transitive-verb

  1. To bring to full development or ripeness.

    1. Sunlight matures the tomatoes quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The aging process matures the flavor of the cheese improving overall quality. [ ] [ ]

  2. To develop or base on careful thought and observation.

    1. She matured the plan carefully before presenting. [ ] [ ]
    2. He matured his business strategy following customer feedback surveys last year. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mature" in English means: Having reached full natural growth or development., Fully developed physically; adult., Having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult..

The phonetic transcription of "mature" is /məˈtʃʊər/ in British English and /məˈtʊr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mature": adult, ripe, developed, grown-up.

Example usage of "mature": "The fruit is mature and ready to pick now.". More examples on the page.