Top synonyms for “mature”: age, fledged, get on, grow, maturate, matured, ripe, ripen, and 34 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)cause to ripen and discharge pus“The oil suppurates the pustules”
- (verb)grow old or older“She aged gracefully”
- (verb)cause to ripen or develop fully“The sun ripens the fruit”
- (verb)develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation“He matured fast”
- (verb)become due for repayment“These bonds mature in 2005”
- (verb)develop and work out fully in one's mind“I need to mature my thoughts”
- (adjective)fully considered and perfected“mature plans”
- (adjective)(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
- (adjective)having reached full natural growth or development“a mature cell”
- (adjective)characteristic of maturity“mature for her age”
- (adjective)fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used“ripe peaches”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "mature"?
Common synonyms for "mature" include age, fledged, get on, grow, maturate, matured. Our thesaurus lists 42 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "mature"?
Antonyms for "mature" include immature. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "mature" mean?
cause to ripen and discharge pus Example: "The oil suppurates the pustules"
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