mature
/məˈtʃʊr/
adjective
- Fully grown or developed physically.
- The fruit is not yet mature enough to eat.
- The mature oak tree provided shade for the whole yard.
- A mature horse is usually ready for riding by age four.
- Having reached a fully developed emotional or mental state; acting with wisdom and responsibility.
- It was a mature decision to save money instead of spending it all.
- She gave a mature response to the criticism, without getting angry.
- He is young but very mature for his age.
- Fully developed in terms of skill, style, or quality.
- The company's mature product line dominates the market.
- The artist's mature works are considered his best.
- Her mature writing style shows years of experience.
- (of a financial product) Due for payment or reaching the end of its term.
- When the investment is mature, you can withdraw the principal.
- The bond will become mature in five years.
- The mature policy paid out the full amount.
Antonyms
verb
- To become fully grown or developed physically.
- As the tadpole matures, it grows legs and loses its tail.
- Puppies mature into adult dogs within a year.
- The cheese needs to mature for six months to develop its flavor.
- To reach a fully developed emotional or mental state.
- She matured into a confident and capable leader.
- He matured a lot after traveling alone for a year.
- Teenagers often mature at different rates.
- To reach the end of a term or become due for payment.
- The insurance policy matures when the owner turns 65.
- When the loan matures, you must repay the full amount.
- The savings bond will mature next December.