1. (

• mature ,
• maturate ,
• grow ,

) develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation; "He matured fast"; "The child grew fast" ;

2. (

• senesce ,
• age ,
• get_on ,
• mature ,
• maturate ,

) grow old or older; "She aged gracefully"; "we age every day;

3. (

• fester ,
• maturate ,
• suppurate

) ripen and generate pus; "her wounds are festering" ;