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Preposition after verb

Mature in vs mature into

Mature into is used for change into a new state or role. Mature in is used for developing within a field, quality, or area.

Quick answer

Which preposition goes with mature?

Use mature into when someone or something develops into a different form, role, or stage. Use mature in when talking about development within a skill, area, or quality.

She matured into a confident leader.
The child matured into a thoughtful adult.
He matured in his understanding of music.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
mature into + role/state

Change into a new form or identity

Mature into describes development that results in a different role, character, or condition.

The startup matured into a global company.
She matured into an effective manager.
2
mature in + area

Develop within a skill or field

Mature in refers to growth in knowledge, behaviour, or ability within a particular area.

He matured in his political thinking.
The artist matured in her technique over time.
3
mature + adverb

Describe the manner of development

Mature can also appear without a following preposition when modified by an adverb.

The market matured rapidly after new regulations.
Her views matured gradually during university.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
mature into
The trainee matured into a skilled engineer.
develop and become something new
mature in
She matured in her approach to conflict.
develop within an area or quality
mature as
He matured as a writer over the years.
develop in a professional or social role
mature with age
Some cheeses mature with age.
develop over time because of aging

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using mature into for a field of study

Use mature in for development within an area, not transformation into it.

✕ She matured into mathematics. ✓ She matured in mathematics.

Omitting the object after mature into

Mature into normally needs the resulting role or state.

✕ The child matured into. ✓ The child matured into a responsible adult.

Confusing mature in with location

Mature in refers to an area of development, not a physical place.

✓ The team matured in its decision-making.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. Over time, the small company matured ___ a major brand.
2. She matured ___ her understanding of history during university.
3. The young actor matured ___ a respected performer.

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Frequently asked questions

Is mature into more common than mature in?

They are used in different situations. Mature into focuses on transformation, while mature in focuses on development within an area.

Can I say mature as?

Yes. Mature as is natural when describing growth in a role, such as mature as a leader or mature as a writer.

Can mature in describe emotional growth?

Yes. You can say someone matured in their behaviour, judgment, or attitude.

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