adolesce

/əˈdɒlɛsk/; /adˈɒlɛsɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to grow or develop into a young adult, typically in one’s teens or early twenties

“As children begin to adolescents, they may experience hormonal changes and mood swings.”

2. verb

to come into being or develop at a particular stage of life

“The teenager began to adolescents and developed a keen interest in music.”

Synonyms

  • develop
  • grow
  • mature

Antonyms

  • degenerate
  • regress