maturate

Meanings

Verb

develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
grow old or older
ripen and generate pus
To bring to ripeness or maturity; to ripen.
To promote the perfect suppuration of (an abscess).
To undergo perfect suppuration.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin māturātus, perfect passive participle of māturō (“to ripen”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Compare French maturer.

Synonyms

age, fester, get on, grow, mature, senesce, suppurate

Scrabble Score: 10

maturate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
maturate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
maturate is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

maturate is a valid Words With Friends word