matured

• Descreve algo que atingiu o pleno desenvolvimento ou o estado de prontidão. Pode indicar maturidade física, emocional ou intelectual, e também algo que passou por um processo de amadurecimento ou envelhecimento.

Describes something that has reached full development or a state of readiness.

1. Fully ripeB1formal

   At the peak of ripeness or development, especially in reference to fruit or plants.

   Maduro

   • The matured apples were ready for harvest.
   • She selected only the matured grapes for the wine.
   • The matured cheese had a rich, complex flavor.

   Sinônimosmaturemellowriperipened

   Antônimosgreenimmatureunripe

2. Fully developed or perfectedB2formal

   Having reached a state of full development, refinement, or completion after careful consideration.

   Maduro

   • The matured plan was presented to the board for approval.
   • His matured artistic style is evident in his latest works.
   • After years of revisions, the matured manuscript was finally published.

   Sinônimosdevelopedfull-growngrownmatureperfectedrefinedripenedseasoned

   Antônimosgreenimmatureundevelopedunripe

• Verbo usado para indicar o processo de crescimento, desenvolvimento ou amadurecimento completo, bem como a conquista de maturidade emocional ou intelectual.

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.

   Amadurecer

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

   Sinônimosblossomcome of agedevelopevolvegrow upripen

   Antônimosarrestregressstagnate

2. Become due for paymentB2formalbusiness

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

   Tornar-se exigível

   • 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.

   Desenvolver-se com o tempo

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

   Sinônimosagedevelopevolvegrowmellowprogressripenseason

   Antônimosdeclinedeteriorateregressstagnate