Grow

/ɡroʊ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to increase in size or amount over a period of time.

The plant will grow taller if it receives enough sunlight.

to develop or mature physically or mentally.

Children grow and learn new skills every day.

to cultivate or produce (a plant) by planting and nurturing it.

She decided to grow vegetables in her backyard.

to become gradually greater in size, amount, or intensity.

His interest in photography continued to grow over the years.

Old English 'growan', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'groeien' and German 'wachsen'.

grow up:

to mature from childhood to adulthood

grow on (someone):

to become more liked or appreciated

grow apart:

to become less close or friendly

grow out of:

to become too large for something

to increase in value or worth, especially in terms of business or investments

That stock is really growing right now.

to develop or improve in a personal or social context

I really hope you grow from this experience.