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mature

UK
/məˈtʃʊə/
US
/məˈtʃʊr/
mature in
mature over

Translations

matureverb
matured
Past Simple
matured
Past Participle
maturing
Gerund
UK
/məˈtjʊə/
US
/məˈtʊr/
The fruit will mature in a few weeks.
Le fruit va mûrir en quelques semaines.
mûrirAu sens moral ou affectif.
He has matured a lot since he started college.
Il a beaucoup mûri depuis qu’il a commencé l’université.
arriver à échéanceFinance.
The bond will mature in ten years.
L’obligation arrivera à échéance dans dix ans.
Additional translations
faire mûrirSens causatif, notamment pour le vin, les fromages ou d’autres produits.
Synonyms
develop
ripen
grow
advance
evolve
matureadjective
more mature
Comp.
most mature
Super.
UK
/məˈtʃʊə/
US
/məˈtʃʊr/
The mature tree provided ample shade in the garden.
L’arbre mûr donnait beaucoup d’ombre dans le jardin.
mûrSe dit aussi d’une personne ou d’un comportement.
She handled the situation in a very mature manner.
Elle a géré la situation de manière très mûre.
arrivé à échéanceFinance.
Investors often shift their money into mature bonds for greater security.
Les investisseurs déplacent souvent leur argent vers des obligations arrivées à échéance pour plus de sécurité.
mûrSe dit d’un aliment ou d’une boisson ayant atteint son meilleur stade de maturation.
This mature cheddar has a rich, sharp taste.
Ce cheddar mûr a un goût riche et prononcé.
Additional translations
pour adultesSens de classification ou de contenu réservé à un public adulte.
Synonyms
adult
grown-up
ripe
developed
experienced
sophisticated
seasoned
cultivated
Antonyms
immature

Definitions

matureverb
To become fully developed or ripe.
The fruit will mature in a few weeks.
To reach an advanced stage of mental or emotional development.
He has matured a lot since he started college.
To reach the time when a financial obligation or investment becomes due for payment.
The bond will mature in ten years.
To bring (something) to full development, ripeness, or readiness.
The winemaker matures the wine in oak barrels for two years.
matureadjective
Having reached a stage of full development or growth.
The mature tree provided ample shade in the garden.
Exhibiting advanced emotional or intellectual development.
She handled the situation in a very mature manner.
Suitable for adults, often due to complex themes or content.
The movie is rated for mature audiences only.
Of a financial instrument, debt, or other obligation: having reached the time when payment or settlement is due.
Investors often shift their money into mature bonds for greater security.
Having reached an optimum stage of ageing so as to develop the desired flavour, aroma, or texture (said especially of food and drink such as cheese or wine).
This mature cheddar has a rich, sharp taste.
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