Chapter Matinal to Mature of M by Webster's Dictionary (1913 Edition)

Mature
(Ma*ture") v. t. [imp. & p. p. Matured ; p. pr. & vb. n. Maturing.] [See Maturate, Mature.] To bring or hasten to maturity; to promote ripeness in; to ripen; to complete; as, to mature one's plans. Bacon.

Mature
(Ma*ture"), v. i.

1. To advance toward maturity; to become ripe; as, wine matures by age; the judgment matures by age and experience.

2. Hence, to become due, as a note.