Mature (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the pustules".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 2
Develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 3
Become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Meaning 4
Develop and work out fully in one's mind; "I need to mature my thoughts".
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Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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Meaning 6
Grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..