grow
–verb (used without object)
1.
to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
2.
to form and increase in size by a process of inorganic accretion, as by crystallization.
3.
to arise or issue as a natural development from an original happening, circumstance, or source: Our friendship grew from common interests.
4.
to increase gradually in size, amount, etc.; become greater or larger; expand: His influence has grown.
5.
to become gradually attached or united by or as if by growth: The branches of the trees grew together, forming a natural arch.
6.
to come to be by degrees; become: to grow old.
7.
Nautical . to lie or extend in a certain direction, as an anchor cable.
–verb (used with object)
8.
to cause to grow: They grow corn.
9.
to allow to grow: to grow a beard.
10.
to cover with a growth (used in the passive): a field grown with corn.
—Verb phrases
11.
grow into,
a.
to become large enough for: He'll grow into his brother's suits before long.
b.
to become mature or experienced enough for: She grew into the job, although she wasn't qualified for it at first.
12.
grow on / upon,
a.
to increase in influence or effect: An uneasy feeling grew upon him as he went through the old house.
b.
to become gradually more liked or accepted by: a village by the sea that grows on one.
13.
grow out of,
a.
to become too large or mature for; outgrow: He has grown out of all his clothes.
b.
to originate in; develop from: The plan grew out of a casual conversation.
14.
grow up,
a.
to be or become fully grown; attain mental or physical maturity.
b.
to come into existence; arise: New cities grew up in the desert.
