 maturate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation | |
| Synonyms: | grow mature | |
| Examples: | "He matured fast" "The child grew fast" |
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| Related terms: | develop develop grow_up ripen find_oneself growth maturation age | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (medicine) ripen and generate pus | |
| Synonyms: | suppurate fester | |
| Examples: | "her wounds are festering" |
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| Related terms: | discharge suppurate festering fester | |
| 3. | [ verb ] grow old or older | |
| Synonyms: | age senesce get_on mature | |
| Examples: | "She aged gracefully" "we age every day--what a depressing thought!" "Young men senesce" |
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| Related terms: | develop develop dote fossilize turn growth old_age | |
| Similar spelling: |
matured maturation matter_to maitre_d' maturity |
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