maturing Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
   maturate; mature; grow.
   
   • He matured fast
   • The child grew fast
2. verb develop and work out fully in one's mind
   mature.
   
   • I need to mature my thoughts
3. verb become due for repayment
   mature.
   
   • These bonds mature in 2005
4. verb cause to ripen or develop fully
   ripen; mature.
   
   • The sun ripens the fruit
   • Age matures a good wine
5. verb grow old or older
   age; maturate; senesce; mature; get on.
   
   • She aged gracefully
   • we age every day--what a depressing thought!
   • Young men senesce
6. verb cause to ripen and discharge pus
   suppurate; mature.
   
   • The oil suppurates the pustules

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