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mature
/məˈtjʊə/
When used as an adjective to describe a person, "mature" can be a polite way to say someone is older (e.g., "a mature student"), avoiding the word "old." As a verb, it is commonly used in finance to describe when an investment or insurance policy reaches its full value and can be paid out.
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David's throwing a fit over the logo again. You gotta be more mature about his feedback.
I'm totally burnt out. I can't deal with his mood swings today.
Meanings
Fully developed physically; full-grown.
"The biologists studied the mature specimens of the rare orchid."
Having or showing emotional stability and sensible judgment.
"She handled the criticism in a very mature manner."
To become fully grown or developed over time.
"The young wine needs several more years to mature in the cellar."
To make something reach full development or a specific state of completion.
"The mentor helped mature the student's raw talent into professional skill."