grow
(verb)
verb
1. pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
Similar word(s): turn
Definition categories: change
2. become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
Definition categories: change, increase
3. increase in size by natural process
- Corn doesn't grow here
- In these forests, mushrooms grow under the trees
- her hair doesn't grow much anymore
Definition categories: change, develop
4. cause to grow or develop
- He grows vegetables in his backyard
Definition categories: change, develop
5. develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
Similar word(s): maturate, mature
Definition categories: change, develop
6. come into existence; take on form or shape
Similar word(s): arise, develop, originate, rise, uprise
Definition categories: stative, become
7. cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
- We grow wheat here
Similar word(s): farm, produce, raise
Definition categories: creation, cultivate
8. come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
Similar word(s): acquire, develop, get, produce
Definition categories: body, change
9. grow emotionally or mature
Similar word(s): develop
Definition categories: change
10. become attached by or as if by the process of growth
- The tree trunks had grown together
Definition categories: change
Sentences with grow as a verb:
- Children grow quickly.
- A long tail began to grow from his backside.
- He grows peppers and squash each summer in his garden.
- Have you ever grown your hair before?
- You have grown strong.