English Explanatory Dictionary

maturate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bring to ripeness or maturity; to ripen.
  2. To promote the perfect suppuration of (an abscess).
  3. To undergo perfect suppuration.

Pronunciation

/ˈmætjʊɹeɪt/ /ˈmæt͡ʃəɹeɪt/

Word forms

maturate maturates maturating maturated

Etymology

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

Synonyms

mature
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