Definition of MATURATE

maturate

Verb

Verb Forms: maturated, maturating, maturates

  • To bring to maturity or ripeness; to fully develop.
  • develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
  • grow old or older
  • ripen and generate pus
  • To bring to ripeness or maturity; to ripen.
  • To promote the perfect suppuration of (an abscess).
  • To undergo perfect suppuration.

Examples

  • Her Scrabble strategy continued to maturate with each game played.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin māturātus, perfect passive participle of māturō (“to ripen”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French maturer.

Synonyms

age, fester, get on, grow, mature, senesce, suppurate

Scrabble Score: 10

maturate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
maturate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
maturate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

maturate: valid Words With Friends Word