1. becomes fully grown or developed
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘mature’
2. becomes more sensible and responsible with age or experience
3. reaches the time when payment is due
Usage: financial context

Examples

• The fruit matures slowly in cool weather.
• Wine matures in oak barrels for several years.
• She matures more each year and handles responsibility well.
• His judgment matures with experience.
• The bond matures in ten years.
• The loan matures next month and must be repaid.
• Cheese matures in caves with controlled temperature.