mature
ADJECTIVEVERB
/mə'tjʊər/
6 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH M
mature is a valid 6-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
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3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does mature mean?
ADJECTIVE · 5 SENSES
1
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination.
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2
Having reached full natural growth or development.
“a mature cell”
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3
Fully considered and perfected.
“mature plans”
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Fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used.
“full-bodied mature wines”
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Characteristic of maturity.
“mature for her age”
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VERB · 6 SENSES
1
Develop and work out fully in one's mind.
“I need to mature my thoughts”
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2
Develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation.
“He matured fast”
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3
Cause to ripen or develop fully.
“Age matures a good wine”
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4
Grow old or older.
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5
Cause to ripen and discharge pus.
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6
Become due for repayment.
“These bonds mature in 2005”
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