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MATURES

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Matures.

Matures - as an adjective

Characteristic of maturity

Example: "Mature for her age"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
immature12

Having reached full natural growth or development

Example: "A mature cell"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
immature12

Fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

Example: "Ripe peaches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ripe6

(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fledged13

Matures - as an adjective satellite

Fully considered and perfected

Example: "Mature plans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
matured10

Matures - as a verb

Develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

Example: "He matured fast"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grow8maturate10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Develop and work out fully in one's mind

Example: "I need to mature my thoughts"

Become due for repayment

Example: "These bonds mature in 2005"

Cause to ripen or develop fully

Example: "The sun ripens the fruit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ripen7

Grow old or older

Example: "She aged gracefully"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
age4get onmaturate10senesce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to ripen and discharge pus

Example: "The oil suppurates the pustules"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suppurate13

Example Sentences

"He slowly matures into a responsible adult."
"With time, her thinking matures and becomes more sophisticated."
"As the project matures, we expect better results."
"As a person matures, their priorities often change."
"The young bird matures into a fully grown adult."
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Word Game Points

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

MATURES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is MATURES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, matures is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MATURES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is MATURES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, matures is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATURES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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