mātūrescō — meaning in English

English meaning

• mature adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
• ripen verb To become, or make, ripe.

Senses

mātūrescō is used for these senses in English:

• mature (intransitive, of food, especially fruit) To attain maturity, to become mature or ripe.

mature — full definition

1. adj Fully grown or developed, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally.
2. adj Containing content, such as violence or sexual themes, considered suitable only for adults.
3. verb To develop fully or grow into an adult state, whether physically or in outlook.
4. verb Of a financial obligation such as a bond or loan, to reach the date on which payment becomes due.

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