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matures

verb

Pronunciation: /məˈtʃʊərz/

Reaches a state of full physical or mental development.

The young athlete matures significantly after training with professional coaches for a full season.
A good wine matures in oak barrels, developing a more complex flavor profile over several years.
The software project matures as the developers fix bugs and add requested features based on user feedback.

mature into (phrasal verb): to develop into a specific state or person over time — "He has matured into a very responsible leader."
mature over time (collocation): the process of developing slowly — "Their relationship matured over time as they faced challenges together."

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