maturate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //məˈtʃʊəreɪt//
KK: /mætʃəˌreɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To develop or reach a state of full growth or ripeness.
Example
The fruit will maturate on the tree until it is ready to be picked.
Tense Forms
Past: maturated
Past Participle: maturated
Conversation
Have you noticed how some friendships maturate over time?
Absolutely! It's interesting to see how deeper connections form.
Right? I think it takes shared experiences for them to really maturate.
Definitely! Those moments really bring people closer together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ripen
develop
mature
Antonyms
decay
deteriorate
wither
transitive verb
Definition
To cause something to mature or develop fully, often used in a medical context to refer to the process of a wound or sore becoming ripe for healing.
Example
The doctor advised that the wound should maturate before applying any further treatment.
Tense Forms
Past: maturated
Past Participle: maturated
Conversation
I heard that some plants can maturate their fruits faster in certain conditions.
Really? That's interesting! How does that work?
It involves creating the right environment for them to develop fully.
Root Explanation
Maturate → It is formed from "maturare" (meaning to ripen or mature) which comes from the Latin root "maturus" (meaning ripe or mature). The word "maturate" means to cause to ripen or to bring to maturity.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word for ripening, 'maturare', to remember that 'maturate' means to bring something to maturity.
Visually Confused Words
masturbate
saturate
aurate
saturater
saturated
micturate
matterate
materiate