mature

UK [mət͡ʃoː] US /məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/
adj 5verb 5

Collocations

12
1

(adj.)

VERBS

be | become

ADV

fully | emotionally, physically, sexually

2

(verb.)

ADV

fully

She is fully mature now and makes her own decisions about her future.

early

Some children develop emotionally early while others mature at their own pace.

quickly, rapidly | slowly

emotionally, physically

Children develop at different rates as they mature physically during their school years.

VERB + MATURE

allow sth to, leave sth to

The winemaker allowed the red wine to mature in oak barrels for three years.

PREP

into

Over the years, he matured into a responsible leader who everyone trusted.

to

The wine will mature to its full flavor over the next three years.

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