mature

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. having reached full natural growth or development.

adj. having reached a state of full physical development or ripeness.

“The garden was full of mature trees that provided plenty of shade.”

“The biologist studied the mature specimens of the species to understand their reproductive patterns in the wild.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. suitable only for adults because it contains things like violence or sexual themes.

adj. intended for or suitable for adults only, typically due to sophisticated or explicit themes.

“The movie was rated for mature audiences only due to its violent scenes.”

“The novel explores mature themes of grief and betrayal that might be too complex for younger readers to fully appreciate.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to become more sensible or adult as you get older.

v. to develop fully in mind or body; to gain wisdom and experience over time.

“She has matured a lot since she started her first job.”

“As the young artist matured, her work moved away from simple imitation toward a more profound and personal style.”

C1 · Advanced Academic

v. to improve or reach a finished state after a period of time.

v. to bring to or reach a state of complete readiness or perfection through a process of time.

“The cheese needs to mature for several months to get its strong flavour.”

“The research project was allowed to mature over several years, ensuring that the final conclusions were supported by a vast amount of longitudinal data.”

C1 · Advanced Finance Technical · Formal

v. to reach the date when a bank investment or insurance policy must be paid.

v. to reach the end of a fixed period so that a financial instrument becomes due for payment.

“The savings bond will mature in ten years, and then we can withdraw the money.”

“Investors were advised to hold their positions until the treasury bills matured to avoid the penalties associated with early liquidation.”