Topic: FOOD
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mature2
1 [intransitive] to become fully grown or developed : 
As the fish matures, its colours and patternings change.
As the fish matures, its colours and patternings change.2 [intransitive] to become sensible and start to behave sensibly and reasonably, like an adult : He has matured a lot since he left home. He wants to prove just how much he has matured both as a player and as a man.
He has matured a lot since he left home.He wants to prove just how much he has matured both as a player and as a man.3 [intransitive]DF if a financial arrangement such as a bond or an insurance policy matures, it becomes ready to be paid
4 [intransitive and transitive]DFDFD if cheese, wine etc matures, or if it is matured, it develops a good strong taste over a period of time : Few beers brewed in Britain are matured in the bottle. The olives are pulped, then left to mature.
Few beers brewed in Britain are matured in the bottle.The olives are pulped, then left to mature.