mature

(verb) develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation. Synonyms: maturate, grow. Examples: "He matured fast." "The child grew fast."

(verb) develop and work out fully in one's mind. Example: "I need to mature my thoughts."

(verb) become due for repayment. Example: "These bonds mature in 2005."

(verb) cause to ripen or develop fully. Synonyms: ripen. Examples: "The sun ripens the fruit." "Age matures a good wine."

(verb) grow old or older. Synonyms: senesce, age, get on, maturate. Examples: "She aged gracefully." "We age every day--what a depressing thought!." "Young men senesce."

(verb) cause to ripen and discharge pus. Synonyms: suppurate. Example: "The oil suppurates the pustules."

(adj) characteristic of maturity. Synonyms: mature (vs. immature). Example: "Mature for her age."

(adj) fully considered and perfected. Synonyms: matured. Example: "Mature plans."

(adj) having reached full natural growth or development. Synonyms: mature (vs. immature). Example: "A mature cell."

(adj) fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used. Synonyms: ripe (vs. green). Examples: "Ripe peaches." "Full-bodied mature wines."

(adj) (of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination. Synonyms: fledged (vs. unfledged).