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MATURING

(adj., adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Maturing.

Maturing - as an adjective

Characteristic of maturity

Example: "Mature for her age"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
immature

Having reached full natural growth or development

Example: "A mature cell"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
immature

Fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

Example: "Ripe peaches"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ripe

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fledged

Maturing - as an adjective satellite

Fully considered and perfected

Example: "Mature plans"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
matured

Maturing - as a verb

Develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

Example: "He matured fast"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
growmaturate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Develop and work out fully in one's mind

Example: "I need to mature my thoughts"

Become due for repayment

Example: "These bonds mature in 2005"

Cause to ripen or develop fully

Example: "The sun ripens the fruit"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ripen

Grow old or older

Example: "She aged gracefully"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ageget onmaturatesenesce
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
develop
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to ripen and discharge pus

Example: "The oil suppurates the pustules"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suppurate

Example Sentences

"Her maturing as an artist was evident in her latest performance."
"The maturing of the wine gave it a rich and complex flavor."
"The development of new technologies requires the maturing of ideas."
"The education system focuses on the intellectual maturing of students."
"As we age, our skin goes through a process of maturing."
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Word Game Points

Is MATURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, maturing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MATURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is MATURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, maturing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MATURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is MATURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, maturing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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