mature Synonyms
Another word for mature
• adjective (Context 1)
Fully developed physically; full-grown.
"A full-grown oak tree can produce thousands of acorns in a single autumn."
• verb (Context 2)
To become fully grown or developed physically, mentally, or emotionally.
"Children grow up at different rates throughout their teenage years."
• adjective (Context 3)
Having or showing the mental and emotional qualities of an adult, such as sensible, balanced, and responsible behavior.
"She took a very grown-up approach to resolving the workplace disagreement."
• adjective (Context 4)
Ready for consumption after having been aged or ripened to full flavor (especially of cheese, wine, or fruit).
"We served the crusty bread alongside a platter of aged cheddar and sliced apples."
• verb (Context 5)
To reach or cause to reach full flavor and readiness for consumption through aging (especially of wine, spirits, or cheese).
"The whiskey is left to age in charred oak barrels for at least twelve years."
• verb (Context 6)
To reach the end of its term and become payable (of a bond, insurance policy, or financial instrument).
"The certificate of deposit will vest in six months, allowing you to withdraw the funds without penalty."
• adjective (Context 7)
Having reached the end of its term and become due for payment (of a bond, bill, or financial obligation).
"The investor reinvested the proceeds from her due government bonds."
Opposites of mature
The opposite of mature shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: