maturate meaning and definition

MATURATE verb

Definition of maturate (verb)

1. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
   • "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast"
   • synonyms: grow, mature
2. grow old or older
   • "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce"
   • synonyms: age, get on, mature, senesce
3. ripen and generate pus
   • "her wounds are festering"
   • synonyms: fester, suppurate