This word means someone or something is fully grown or developed. It can describe a person, animal, or plant that has reached full size or age.
He is mature for his age.
The fruit is mature and ready to eat.
This means a person acts like an adult. They think carefully and behave in a sensible way. It does not depend only on age.
She gave a mature answer.
You must be mature to handle this job.
This means food or drink has aged enough and is ready to eat or drink. It often describes cheese, wine, or fruit that tastes good after time.
The cheese is mature and tastes strong.
This wine is mature and ready to drink.
As a verb, it means to grow fully or become developed. It can describe plants, animals, or people becoming adult, or ideas becoming clear.
The plants mature in six weeks.
The child matured very fast.
In finance, mature means to reach the time when money must be paid back or used. It talks about loans, bonds, or other financial products.
The bond will mature next year.
The loan matured after ten years.
Used to describe someone who acts responsibly and sensibly. It means the person thinks about others and behaves well in social situations.
You need to be mature with friends.
Mature choices help you in life.
Describes a living thing that is old enough to have offspring. It is often used in biology or farming.
The animal is mature enough to have babies.
The tree is mature for the first time this year.
