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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"
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.
[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.
2 days ago · grow in British English. (ɡrəʊ ) verb Word forms: grows, growing, grew (ɡruː ), grown (ɡrəʊn ) 1. (of an organism or part of an organism) to increase in size or develop (hair, leaves, or other structures) 2. (intr; usually foll by out of or from) to originate, as from an initial cause or source.
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.
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.
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.
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.
