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mature /ma·ture/ (mah-chldbomacr´)
1. to develop to maturity; to ripen.
2. fully developed; ripe.

ma·ture (m-chr, -tr)
adj.
1. Having reached full natural growth or development.
2. Of, relating to, or characteristic of full mental or physical development.
v.
To evolve toward or reach full development.

mature
[məchoo͡r′]
Etymology: L, maturus, ripe
1  v, to become fully developed; to ripen.
2  adj, fully developed or ripened.


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Prior to the World Cup Hargreaves was widely derided, but by showing a matureness and discipline sadly absent in so many of his colleagues, he returned from Germany as virtually the only England player to enhance his reputation.
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