mature in Dutch
mature in Dutch is rijp, volgroeid, volwassen — mature means fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
mature in Dutch
rijp
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
volgroeid
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
volwassen
Fully developed; grown up in terms of physical appearance, behaviour or thinking; ripe.
rijpen
(intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.
volgroeien
(intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.
volwassen worden
(intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.
vervallen
(intransitive, finance) To reach the date when payment is due.
What does "mature" mean?
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adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
"The mature lioness taught her young cubs how to hunt."
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adj Containing content, such as violence or sexual themes, considered suitable only for adults.
"The film has a mature rating because of its dark themes and strong language."
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verb To develop fully or grow into an adult state, whether physically or in outlook.
"Children mature at different speeds, so some seem older than their classmates."
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verb Of a financial obligation such as a bond or loan, to reach the date on which payment becomes due.
"Her savings certificate matures next spring, and she plans to reinvest the money."
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mature in a sentence
- The mature lioness taught her young cubs how to hunt.
- A mature oak tree can live for hundreds of years.
- The film has a mature rating because of its dark themes and strong language.
- Parents should check whether a game contains mature content before letting children play it.
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What is "mature" in Dutch?
"mature" in Dutch is rijp, volgroeid, volwassen. mature means: Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
How do you use "mature" in a sentence?
Example: "The mature lioness taught her young cubs how to hunt." In Dutch, "mature" is rijp, volgroeid, volwassen.
Are there other ways to say "mature" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 7 translations listed for "mature": rijp, volgroeid, volwassen, rijpen, volgroeien, volwassen worden.
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