"maturing" in the verb sense
1. mature, maturate, grow
develop and reach maturity undergo maturation
"He matured fast"
"The child grew fast"
2. mature
develop and work out fully in one's mind
"I need to mature my thoughts"
3. mature
become due for repayment
"These bonds mature in 2005"
4. ripen, mature
cause to ripen or develop fully
"The sun ripens the fruit"
"Age matures a good wine"
5. senesce, age, get on, mature, maturate
grow old or older
"She aged gracefully"
"we age every day
6. suppurate, mature
cause to ripen and discharge pus
"The oil suppurates the pustules"
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