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maturate vs expel

expel vs maturate

maturate and expel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
maturate No No Yes No
expel No No Yes No
As verbs, expel is a hypernym of maturate; that is, expel is a word with a broader meaning than maturate:
  • maturate: ripen and generate pus
  • expel: eliminate (a substance)
Other hypernyms of maturate include discharge, eject, exhaust, release.
maturate (verb) expel (verb)
ripen and generate pus eliminate (a substance)
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation cause to flee
grow old or older force to leave or move out
remove from a position or office
Difference between maturate and expel

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