mature
Prononciation : [/məˈt͡ʃʊ(ə)ɹ/]
Contexte : « person »
(adjective) fully developed physically, emotionally, and intellectually. When someone is grown up and responsible, we say they are mature.
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She is a very mature student who always completes her assignments on time.
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He still acts childish and irresponsible, not very mature for his age.
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Do you think you are mature enough to handle this responsibility?
Contexte : « food »
(adjective) fully developed in flavor or ready to eat. When food has reached its best taste or ripeness, it's mature.
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The cheese had a mature flavor that was tangy and rich.
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The fruit wasn't mature yet, so it was still hard and sour.
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How can you tell when a piece of fruit is mature enough to eat?
Contexte : « person »
(verb) to grow and develop into an adult or responsible individual. When someone matures, they become more grown up and experienced.
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As he went through college, he began to mature and take on more responsibilities.
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She refused to mature and continued to act like a child even as she grew older.
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What experiences help a person mature and become more responsible?