matures

Definition of matures in English English dictionary: third-person singular of mature
mature: Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe
She is quite mature for her age.
mature: Profound; careful
The headmaster decided to expel the boy after a mature consideration.
mature: To reach the date when payment is due
mature: {v} to ripen
mature: {a} ripe, full, well digested
mature: – (in Hosta) a plant with general characteristics that do not change with continued aging
mature: Plant is considered safe from frost Corn is about ready to harvest with shucks opening and there is no green foliage present
mature: Come to, or in a state of, completed suppuration
mature: adj Fully grown or developed A mature tree can reproduce
mature: On lands allocated for timber harvest, mature is defined as trees or stands that have reached rotation age, generally around 100 years In the context of wildlife, refers to mature forest habitat with characteristics needed to provide habitat for species such as pine marten and pileated woodpecker (generally occurs around age 100)
mature: Applied to a wine that has lost any bitterness or any sharpness and has picked up subtle and complex characteristics
mature: In insurance, a policy matures when its face amount becomes payable This could occur upon the death of the insured, or in some forms of insurance such as endowments, as of a specified date (LI)
mature: characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age"
mature: Brought by natural process to completeness of growth and development; fitted by growth and development for any function, action, or state, appropriate to its kind; full-grown; ripe
mature: (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination
mature: If something such as wine or cheese matures or is matured, it is left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength to develop. Unlike wine, brandy matures only in wood, not glass. the cellars where the cheeses are matured
mature: To become mature; to ripen
mature: {s} ripe; full-grown, adult; fully developed; based on careful consideration; completely planned
mature: develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast" become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005" develop and work out fully in one's mind; "I need to mature my thoughts" fully considered and perfected; "mature plans" having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell" characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age
mature: {f} cause to ripen; cause to develop fully; ripen, age, grow up; reach full maturity; develop; due for payment; work out (a plan) completely, perfect
mature: Fully developed, ready to drink
mature: Indicates a wine has reached its proper time-frame for consumption
mature: Completely worked out; fully digested or prepared; ready for action; made ready for destined application or use; perfected; as, a mature plan
mature: To gain experience or wisdom with age
mature: characteristic of maturity; "mature for her age
mature: Hence, to become due, as a note
mature: In life insurance, the time when a policy becomes payable A whole life policy matures upon the death of the insured or when its cash value equals its cash value (usually at age 100) In either case the face amount becomes payable Also, the status of a bond when it reaches the date on which it is redeemable for its full maturity value
mature: To cease to exist; to expire
mature: fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used; "ripe peaches"; "full-bodies mature wines"
mature: having reached full natural growth or development; "a mature cell"
mature: grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce"
mature: When a child or young animal matures, it becomes an adult. You will learn what to expect as your child matures physically = grow up
mature: A life policy is mature when the face amount becomes payable during the lifetime of the insured
mature: fully considered and perfected; "mature plans"
mature: Refers to the growth stage at which the mean annual production of an individual tree or a community has peaked
mature: To bring or hasten to maturity; to promote ripeness in; to ripen; to complete; as, to mature one's plans
mature: approval If you describe someone as mature, you think that they are fully developed and balanced in their personality and emotional behaviour. They are emotionally mature and should behave responsibly
mature: cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the pustules"
mature: develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast"
mature: cause to ripen or develop fully; "The sun ripens the fruit"; "Age matures a good wine"
mature: Mature cheese or wine has been left for a time to allow its full flavour or strength to develop. Grate some mature cheddar cheese
mature: Trees or stands that are sufficiently developed to be harvestable
mature: When an investment such as a savings policy or pension plan matures, it reaches the stage when you stop paying money and the company pays you back the money you have saved, and the interest your money has earned. These bonuses will be paid when your savings plan matures in ten years' time
mature: Wine which has reached its optimum point during aging It is neither too young nor too old It will exhibit a pleasing combination of sensory properties, aroma, flavor, texture
mature: become due for repayment; "These bonds mature in 2005"
mature: A wine which has reached its optimum point in aging and has a pleasing combination of sensory properties, especially odors
mature: develop and work out fully in one's mind; "I need to mature my thoughts"
mature: A term referring to the degree to which a clay or glaze has vitrified or melted in the kiln A 'mature' stoneware or porcelain clay is normally one that is dense and strong, a 'mature' glaze flows well and heals imperfections to provide a good covering Like the term 'vitrification' mature needs to be taken in context A mature sintered refractory, for example is quite porous and would be considered immature for other uses
mature: A beer fully fermented and aged, lacking in yeasty notes
mature: When something matures, it reaches a state of complete development. When the trees matured they were cut in certain areas
mature: Ready to drink
mature: Of or pertaining to a condition of full development; as, a man of mature years
mature: If someone matures, they become more fully developed in their personality and emotional behaviour. Hopefully after three years at university I will have matured
mature: politeness If you say that someone is mature or of mature years, you are saying politely that they are middle-aged or old. a man of mature years who had been in the job for longer than most of the members could remember
mature: – Fully grown or developed
mature: To advance toward maturity; to become ripe; as, wine matures by age; the judgment matures by age and experience
mature: developed