1. to reach full development or ripeness; to mature
Usage: formal; less common than ‘mature’
2. to form or discharge pus
Usage: medical

Examples

• The fruit needs more time to maturate in the warm sun.
• His ideas began to maturate after years of study.
• The wound started to maturate, requiring medical attention.
• The cheese must maturate for several months before it’s ready.
• The infection caused the abscess to maturate.
• Her artistic skills continued to maturate throughout her career.