2 age
Function:
verbInflected forms:
ages; aged; ag·ing or chiefly British age·ingMeaning:
1 [no obj] : to become old or older ▪ As he aged he grew more and more bitter. ▪ You haven't aged a day since I saw you last! ▪ an aging population ▪ a book that has aged well [=a book that is still good or appealing although it is no longer new] ▪ She has aged gracefully. [=she has continued to be healthy and young looking as she has gotten older]
2 [+ obj] : to cause (someone or something) to become old or to appear to be old ▪ His troubles have aged him. ▪ Exposure to the sun has aged her skin.
3 of food or drink : to be stored for a period of time in order to gain desired qualities [no obj] ▪ The wine ages in oak barrels. [+ obj] ▪ The wine is aged in oak barrels. ▪ an aged cheese
2 [+ obj] : to cause (someone or something) to become old or to appear to be old ▪ His troubles have aged him. ▪ Exposure to the sun has aged her skin.
3 of food or drink : to be stored for a period of time in order to gain desired qualities [no obj] ▪ The wine ages in oak barrels. [+ obj] ▪ The wine is aged in oak barrels. ▪ an aged cheese