Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
ripened | No | Yes | No | No |
mature | No | Yes | Yes | No |
ripened (adjective) | mature (adjective) |
---|---|
of wines, fruit, cheeses; having reached a desired or final condition; (`aged' pronounced as one syllable) | having reached full natural growth or development |
characteristic of maturity | |
(of birds) having developed feathers or plumage; often used in combination | |
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used | |
fully considered and perfected |
ripened (verb) | mature (verb) |
---|---|
cause to ripen and discharge pus | |
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation | |
grow old or older | |
become due for repayment | |
cause to ripen or develop fully | |
develop and work out fully in one's mind |