maturate
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mat·u·rate
(măch′ə-rāt′)intr.v. mat·u·ra·ted, mat·u·rat·ing, mat·u·rates
1. To mature, ripen, or develop.
2. To suppurate.
[Latin mātūrāre, mātūrāt-, from mātūrus, mature; see mature.]
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maturate
(ˈmætjʊˌreɪt; ˈmætʃʊ-)vb
1. to mature or bring to maturity
2. (Pathology) a less common word for suppurate
maturative adj
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mat•u•rate
(ˈmætʃ əˌreɪt)v.i. -rat•ed, -rat•ing.
to mature; ripen.
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maturate
Past participle: maturated
Gerund: maturating
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Verb | 1. | maturate - develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast" ripen - grow ripe; "The plums ripen in July" find oneself, find - accept and make use of one's personality, abilities, and situation; "My son went to Berkeley to find himself" develop - grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment; "A flower developed on the branch"; "The country developed into a mighty superpower"; "The embryo develops into a fetus"; "This situation has developed over a long time" grow up - become an adult |
2. | maturate - grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day--what a depressing thought!"; "Young men senesce" turn - become officially one year older; "She is turning 50 this year" develop - grow, progress, unfold, or evolve through a process of evolution, natural growth, differentiation, or a conducive environment; "A flower developed on the branch"; "The country developed into a mighty superpower"; "The embryo develops into a fetus"; "This situation has developed over a long time" dote - be foolish or senile due to old age | |
3. | maturate - ripen and generate pus; "her wounds are festering" |
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mat·u·rate
1. v. madurar; sazonar;
2. supurar.
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