mature

characteristic of maturity

• “mature for her age”

fully considered and perfected

• “mature plans”

having reached full natural growth or development

• “a mature cell”

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

• “ripe peaches”
• “full-bodies mature wines”

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

develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

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

develop and work out fully in one''s mind

• “I need to mature my thoughts”

become due for repayment

• “These bonds mature in 2005”

cause to ripen or develop fully

• “The sun ripens the fruit”
• “Age matures a good wine”

grow old or older

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

cause to ripen and discharge pus

• “The oil suppurates the pustules”