aging Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
   ripening; ageing.
   
2. noun the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
   senescence; ageing.
   
3. verb begin to seem older; get older
   age.
   
   • The death of his wife caused him to age fast
4. verb grow old or older
   age; maturate; senesce; mature; get on.
   
   • She aged gracefully
   • we age every day--what a depressing thought!
   • Young men senesce
5. verb make older
   age.
   
   • The death of his child aged him tremendously
6. adjective satellite growing old
   senescent; ageing.
   

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