Definition of Grow
Grow
grow
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
broadly, to become larger over time, to increase or expand or to cause something to do this;
e.g. They anticipate that public support for the cause will grow over the next year.
(verb)
to undergo a natural process of development characterized by physical changes, increases in size, and/or progresses in maturity;
e.g. Nutritious food can help children grow into strong and healthy adults.
(verb)
to develop or cause/allow something to develop into a particular state or circumstance;
e.g. Many of these plants only grow in warm climate. A starfish can grow back an arm that has been cut off.
(verb)
to gradually take on a particular quality or come to a particular state/condition;
e.g. They started to grow closer as they spent more time together.
(verb)
to gradually seem more acceptable or attractive to someone over time (used as "grow on");
e.g. Her new neighbors had started to grow on her as she got to know them better.
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Quotes
"Love only grows by sharing. You can only have more for yourself by giving it away to others." -- Brian Tracy
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