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MATURATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Maturate.

Maturate - as a verb

Develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

Example: "He matured fast"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grow8mature8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Grow old or older

Example: "She aged gracefully"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
age4get onmature8senesce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Ripen and generate pus

Example: "Her wounds are festering"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fester9suppurate13

Example Sentences

"Apples maturate on the tree before they are ready to be picked."
"The cheese needs to maturate for at least three months to develop its flavor."
"The grapes will maturate in the vineyard until they reach the optimal level of sweetness."
"Certain types of cheese need to maturate in a controlled environment."
"The wine will maturate in oak barrels for several years."
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Word Game Points

Is MATURATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maturate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MATURATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is MATURATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maturate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MATURATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is MATURATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maturate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATURATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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