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mature

The word “mature” has 2 syllables: ma-ture

It's pronounced as /məˈtʃʊr/

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In the thesaurus, “mature” has 84 synonyms and 64 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for mature along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for mature

Antonyms for mature

Meanings of mature

  • adjective
    1. Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
    2. Brought to a state of complete readiness.
    3. Profound; careful.
    4. Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration.
    5. Suitable for adults only, due to sexual themes, violence, etc.
  • verb
    1. To proceed toward maturity: full development or completion (either of concrete or of abstract things, e.g. plans, judgments, qualities).
    2. (of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.
    3. To bring (something) to maturity, full development or completion.
    4. To make (something, e.g. fruit) ripe or mature.
    5. (of a person) To proceed toward or become mature or full-grown, either physically or psychologically; to gain experience or wisdom with age.
    6. To make (someone) mature.
    7. To reach the date when payment is due.

Example Sentences

  • She is very mature for her age.
  • It takes time to become emotionally mature.
  • The company expects mature decision-making from its managers.
  • He displayed mature behavior during the difficult situation.
  • A mature tree can provide shade and fruit for many years.

On this page you'll find 148 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to mature, such as: G-rated, Victorian, X-rated, adolescent, adult, advance, age.

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