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maturate

ma·tu·rate

UK/ˈmætjʊɹeɪt/ US/ˈmæt͡ʃəɹeɪt/ uncommon

verb

1.

develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

  • “He matured fast”
  • “The child grew fast”
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2.

grow old or older

  • “She aged gracefully”
  • “we age every day--what a depressing thought!”
  • “Young men senesce”
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3.

ripen and generate pus

  • “her wounds are festering”
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Origin

From Latin māturātus, perfect passive participle of māturō (“to ripen”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French maturer.

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