Mature definition

(1) Fully considered and perfected

"Mature plans"

(2) (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

(3) Having reached full natural growth or development

"A mature cell"

(4) Characteristic of maturity

"Mature for her age"

(5) Fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

"Ripe peaches"

"Full-bodied mature wines"

(6) Cause to ripen and discharge pus

"The oil suppurates the pustules"

(7) Grow old or older

"She aged gracefully"

"We age every day--what a depressing thought!"

"Young men senesce"

(8) Cause to ripen or develop fully

"The sun ripens the fruit"

"Age matures a good wine"

(9) Develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

"He matured fast"

"The child grew fast"

(10) Become due for repayment

"These bonds mature in 2005"

(11) Develop and work out fully in one's mind

"I need to mature my thoughts"