Grow

/ˈɡɹəʊ/ · verb

Meaning

(ergative) To become larger, to increase in magnitude..

Definitions by Sense

1. (ergative) To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
2. (ergative, of plants) To undergo growth; to be present (somewhere)
3. (intransitive) To appear or sprout.
4. (intransitive) To develop, to mature.
5. (transitive) To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.
6. (copulative) To assume a condition or quality over time.
7. (intransitive, obsolete) To become attached or fixed; to adhere.

Example Sentences

Children grow quickly.

[...] but the dangers to trespassers, especially children, are growing, and a vigorous educational programme is urged.

Apples now grow all over the world.

Leaf buds grew on the trees with the advance of spring.

A long tail began to grow from his backside.

As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature.

He grows peppers and squash each summer in his garden.

Have you ever grown your hair before?

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Word Forms

• grows
• growing
• grew
• growed
• grown
• growe

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