Maturate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Mature
• Grow

Hypernyms

• Develop

Hyponyms

• Find Oneself
• Grow Up
• Ripen

Related Words

• Maturation (noun)

Meaning ²

Ripen and generate pus; "her wounds are festering".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Fester
• Suppurate

Hypernyms

• Eject
• Release
• Expel
• Exhaust

Related Words

• Maturation (noun)

Meaning ³

Grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Age
• Mature
• Get On
• Senesce

Hypernyms

• Develop

Hyponyms

• Fossilise
• Fossilize
• Turn
• Dote

Related Words

• Maturation (noun)