Pronunciation: /məˈtʊr/
verb to become fully developed or ripe
A1 Children mature at different rates.
A2 She is starting to mature and take on more responsibilities.
B1 It is important to mature emotionally in order to handle difficult situations.
B2 As we mature, our priorities and perspectives often change.
C1 The company has matured over the years and is now a leader in the industry.
C2 His writing style has matured significantly since his early works.
adjective fully developed in body or mind, ripe, adult
A1 She is a mature woman.
A2 The fruit is not yet mature enough to be picked.
B1 His mature response to the situation impressed everyone.
B2 The company is looking for a mature candidate with years of experience.
C1 Her mature outlook on life is inspiring to others.
C2 The artist's work has matured over the years, showing great depth and complexity.
formal It is important for individuals to demonstrate mature behavior in professional settings.
informal She's so mature for her age, always handling situations with grace.
slang Dude, that party was full of mature adults, no drama at all.
figurative The idea has not yet matured enough to be implemented in our business strategy.
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