mature (B2)
adjective, verb
Pronunciation: /məˈtʃʊər/
Definition
Having reached a final or developed state, showing characteristics of adulthood, such as responsibility and good judgment.
Examples
She's only 16, but she's very mature for her age.
The company has matured into a leading global brand.
He needs to mature and stop acting like a child.
How to Use mature
- mature into (phrasal verb)
- To develop and become mature or fully developed over time. — "The small startup has matured into a major competitor in the industry."
- mature for (prepositional phrase)
- Showing qualities of adulthood or development at an earlier stage than expected. — "She seems very mature for her 12 years."
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