Matured

Matured
Mature Ma*ture", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Matured}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Maturing}.] [See {Maturate}, {Mature}.] To bring or hasten to maturity; to promote ripeness in; to ripen; to complete; as, to mature one's plans. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

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  • matured — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. ripened, grown, full grown, mellowed, aged, middle aged, developed, prime, advanced, full blown, perfected, prepared, consummated, evolved, reasoned, considered, complete, cured, culminated, cultivated, cultured, at a… …   English dictionary for students

  • matured — ma·ture || mÉ™ tjÊŠÉ™(r) v. cause to ripen; cause to develop fully; ripen, age, grow up; reach full maturity; develop; due for payment; work out (a plan) completely, perfect adj. ripe; full grown, adult; fully developed; based on careful… …   English contemporary dictionary

  • matured — adjective 1. fully ripe; at the height of bloom a full blown rose • Syn: ↑full blown • Similar to: ↑mature 2. fully considered and perfected mature plans • Syn: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

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