To have become larger in size or degree
To have made a quantity bigger
“My belly is going to grow if I continue this trend of excessive alcohol consumption.”
To have gradually increased in detail
Past tense for to mature in age
“It is the most natural thing in life to get out of bed every morning and grow a day older.”
(on the body) Past tense for to develop something, typically a kind of natural growth
“He began to grow hairs in places he never thought possible.”
(a plant or vegetable) Past tense for to sprout or germinate
“She was excited to see her plants grow.”
(with object) Past tense for to cause vegetation or plants to germinate and develop
“The couple decided that they would grow some vegetables in their backyard.”
(a business) Past tense for to advance, develop, or expand
“We are hopeful that the business will grow quickly within a year or two.”
Past tense for to come from or have its origin from
“The concept would grow from an Ancient Greek philosophy.”
(with infinitive) Past tense for to assume a feeling or thought after a period of time
“You will eventually grow tired of eating the same thing over and over again regardless of how much you enjoy it.”
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