maturing

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

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

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

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

(verb) grow old or older. Synonyms: senesce, age, get on, mature, 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, mature. Example: "The oil suppurates the pustules."