MATURATE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • ripen and generate pus
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • her wounds are festering
    Hypernyms(s) maturate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • grow old or older
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She aged gracefully
    • we age every day–what a depressing thought!
    • Young men senesce
    Hypernyms(s) maturate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • develop and reach maturity
    • undergo maturation
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He matured fast
    • The child grew fast
    Hypernyms(s) maturate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)