mature

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
  2. verb develop and work out fully in one's mind
  3. verb become due for repayment

Etymology

From late Middle English mature, from Middle French mature, from Latin mātūrus. Doublet of maduro. Partially displaced ripe, from Old English rīpe (“ripe, mature”).

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Synonyms

maturate, grow

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