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- DictionaryGrow/ɡrō/
verb
- 1. (of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically; progress to maturity: "he would watch Nick grow to manhood"
- 2. become larger or greater over a period of time; increase: "turnover grew to more than $100,000 within three years"
[intransitive] grow (as something) (of a person) to develop and improve particular qualities or skills She continues to grow as an artist. A secure background will help a child to grow emotionally. business. [transitive] grow something to increase the size, quality, or number of something We are trying to grow the business. Idioms.
to develop and become bigger or taller as time passes: Children grow very quickly. Fewer examples. The town grew rapidly with the arrival of the railway. Your ears continue to grow throughout your life. She watched her children grow into adult life. Babies grow very quickly. Doctors were concerned that he didn't seem to be growing normally.
Definitions of grow. verb. increase in size by natural process. “Corn doesn't grow here” “In these forests, mushrooms grow under the trees” “her hair doesn't grow much anymore” see more. verb. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation. “The child grew fast” synonyms: maturate, mature. see more. verb. grow emotionally or mature.
4 days ago · 1. verb. When people, animals, and plants grow, they increase in size and change physically over a period of time. We stop growing at maturity. [VERB] 2. verb. If a plant or tree grows in a particular place, it is alive there. The station had roses growing at each end of the platform. [VERB]
Mar 23, 2024 · ( transitive) To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants. He grows peppers and squash each summer in his garden. Have you ever grown your hair before? ( copulative) To assume a condition or quality over time. The boy grew wise as he matured. The town grew smaller and smaller in the distance as we travelled.
1. To cause to grow; raise: grow tulips. 2. To allow (something) to develop or increase by a natural process: grow a beard. 3. Usage Problem To cause to increase or expand by concerted effort: strategies that grew the family business. Phrasal Verbs: grow into. 1. To develop so as to become: A boy grows into a man. 2.
1. [no object] : to become larger : to increase in size, amount, etc. The city is growing rapidly/dramatically. The list of chores to do this weekend keeps growing. — often + in. The sport is growing in popularity. [=is becoming more popular] The school has grown (considerably/greatly) in size.
