mature

• Beschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das vollständig entwickelt, erwachsen oder ausgereift ist; auch im Sinne von reif, z. B. bei Obst oder Entscheidungen.

Describes someone or something that is fully developed, grown, or adult in nature.

1. Fully developed physicallyB1formal

   Having reached full growth or development.

   Reif

   • The tree is now mature and produces fruit every year.
   • A mature adult has fully developed bones and muscles.
   • The animal reaches its mature size after three years.

   Synonymeadultdevelopedfull-grownfully growngrowngrownupripe

   Antonymeimmatureunderdevelopedundevelopedunripeyoung

2. Emotionally developedB1formal

   Behaving in a sensible, responsible, and adult-like manner.

   Reif

   • She is very mature for her age.
   • He handled the criticism in a mature way.
   • A mature person takes responsibility for their actions.

   Synonymeadultbalancedgrownupjudiciouslevel-headedrationalreasonableresponsiblesensiblewise

   Antonymechildishimmatureinfantilejuvenilepuerile

3. Fully developed or ripeB1formal

   Used for food or products that are ready to be used or consumed.

   Reif

   • The cheese has a mature flavor after aging for a year.
   • These apples are mature and ready to eat.
   • The wine is mature and has a rich taste.

   Synonymeagedcuredmellowreadyripeseasoned

   Antonymegreenimmatureunripe

• Verb, das den Prozess des vollständigen Wachsens, der Entwicklung oder des Reifens bezeichnet sowie das Erreichen emotionaler oder intellektueller Reife.

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming fully grown, developed, or ripe, or reaching a state of emotional or intellectual adulthood.

1. Become fully grown or developedB1formal

   To reach a state of full physical or mental development.

   Reifen

   • Children mature at different rates.
   • The fruit matures in late summer.
   • His personality matured significantly during college.

   Synonymeblossomcome of agedevelopevolvegrow upripen

   Antonymearrestregressstagnate

2. Become due for paymentB2formalbusiness

   To reach the date when a financial instrument, such as a bond or insurance policy, becomes payable.

   Zur Zahlung fällig werden

   • The bond will mature in five years.
   • Her savings certificate matured last month.
   • The policy matures when the insured person turns 65.

3. Develop over timeB2formal

   To develop or improve gradually through experience or aging.

   Sich mit der Zeit entwickeln

   • His artistic style matured over the decades.
   • The company's strategy matured as the market evolved.
   • Her understanding of the subject matured with practice.

   Synonymeagedevelopevolvegrowmellowprogressripenseason

   Antonymedeclinedeteriorateregressstagnate