Definition of "Mature" :

verb: cause to ripen and discharge pus

verb: grow old or older

verb: cause to ripen or develop fully

"Age matures a good wine."

verb: develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

"He matured fast."

verb: become due for repayment

"These bonds mature in 2005."

verb: develop and work out fully in one's mind

"I need to mature my thoughts."

adjective: fully considered and perfected

"Mature plans."

adjective: (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination

adjective: having reached full natural growth or development

"A mature cell."

adjective: characteristic of maturity

"Mature for her age."

adjective: fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

"Full-bodied mature wines."