Pronunciation

/ɡroʊ/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To increase in size, amount, degree, or number over time; to develop or expand naturally or through cultivation. For example: “The plants grew quickly in the sunlight.”

  • Verb: (v) To cultivate or cause something to develop or increase. For instance: “She grows her own vegetables in the backyard.”

  • Verb: (v) To become bigger or older; to mature physically or mentally. Example: “He grew from a boy into a man.”

  • Noun: (n, informal) The act of growing or the process of increasing. Example: “There was a noticeable growth spurt during puberty.”

Phrases

• “Grow up” means to mature or develop into an adult.
• “To grow apart” describes when two people gradually drift away from each other emotionally or in terms of shared interests.
• “Grow out of” something means to cease being affected by it as one matures, like a child growing out of their clothes or habits.
• “To grow on someone” means to gradually become liked or appreciated by someone who initially did not like it.

Example Sentences

• Verb (growth): “Over the years, her collection of books has grown exponentially.”
• Verb (cultivation): “They decided to grow their own herbs for cooking this summer.”
• Verb (maturation): “As he grew older, his interest in music intensified.”
• Noun: “The grow of her startup business surprised even the most optimistic investors.”

Synonyms

• Increase
• Develop
• Expand
• Enlarge
• Mature
• Cultivate
• Advance
• Evolve
• Blossom
• Flourish