Maturate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmætjʊɹeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Maturate is a verb meaning (transitive) To bring to ripeness or maturity; to ripen.
Meaning
(transitive) To bring to ripeness or maturity; to ripen.
More Meanings
- (medicine, transitive) To promote the perfect suppuration of (an abscess).
- (medicine, intransitive) To undergo perfect suppuration.
Example Sentences
A tree may be maturated artificially.
Word Forms
- maturates
- maturating
- maturated
Synonyms for maturate
Depending on context, synonyms include mature, grow, age.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mature, age, grow, matterate, ripen, digest.
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