grow
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,227 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,793 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become also: turn The weather turned nastyShe grew angry
- become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain The problem grew too large for meHer business grew fast
- increase in size by natural process Corn doesn't grow hereIn these forests, mushrooms grow under the trees
- cause to grow or develop He grows vegetables in his backyard
- develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation also: mature, maturate He matured fastThe child grew fast
- come into existence; take on form or shape also: originate, arise, rise, develop, uprise, spring up A new religious movement originated in that countrya love that sprang up from friendship
grow in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Oh, you would soon grow accustomed to it!
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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At last as it was beginning to grow dark she appeared.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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But his only reply was a groan, and Katherine began to grow frightened.
A Countess from Canada · Bessie Marchant · Chapter 1
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Now it takes a long time to grow four and a half feet of Boy and Girl.
The Dutch Twins · Lucy Fitch Perkins · Chapter 1
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They grow up for Christ, believe fervently in Him, refuse to sacrifice to false gods, are tortured, and die filled with glory.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1