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mature verb. LME.
[Latin maturare, formed as MATURE adjective.]
verb trans. & intrans. Bring to or reach a mature state; develop fully; ripen. LME.
J. Lubbock In some cases the stigma has matured before the anthers are ripe. A. Toffler Our children mature physically more rapidly than we did. Country Living The ancient practice of maturing wines in oak casks.
verb trans. fig. Make ready; perfect, bring to full development (a plan, a course of action, etc.); develop into. M17.
verb intrans. fig. Ripen or develop into or to. E19.
verb intrans. Of a bill etc.: reach the time fixed for payment; become due. M19.
What Mortgage When the policy matures, it will pay off your loan.