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   grow

   /ɡrəʊ/

   verb

   • 1. (of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically: "he would watch Nick grow to manhood" Similar get biggerget tallerget largerincrease in sizeincrease in weightfill outfattenheightenlengthenenlargeextendexpandstretchspreadwidenswellincreasemultiplysnowballmushroomballoonaugmentbuild upmount uppile upOpposite shrink
   • ▪ (of a plant) germinate and develop: "morels grow in a variety of places" Similar sproutshoot upspring updevelopbudburst forthgerminatebloomemergearisespreadflourishthriverun riotrare:pullulatevegetateburgeonOpposite fail
   • ▪ cause (plants) to germinate and develop: "more land was needed to grow crops for export" Similar cultivateproducepropagateraiserearbring onnurturetendfarmplantsow
   • ▪ allow or cause (a part of the body) to grow or develop: "if a newt's leg is amputated, it will grow a new one"
   • 2. become larger or greater over a period of time; increase: "turnover grew to more than $100,000 within three years" Similar get biggerget tallerget largerincrease in sizeincrease in weightfill outfattenheightenlengthenenlargeextendexpandstretchspreadwidenswellincreasemultiplysnowballmushroomballoonaugmentbuild upmount uppile upOpposite shrink
   • ▪ develop or expand (something, especially a business): "entrepreneurs who are struggling to grow their businesses" Similar expandimproveadvancedevelopprogressmake progressmake headwayflourishthriveburgeonprospersucceedbe successfulget on wellboominformal:go great gunsrocketskyrocketOpposite declinefail
   • 3. become gradually or increasingly: "sharing our experiences we grew braver"
   • ▪ (of a person) come to feel or think something over time: "supposing we had grown to know and love nuclear power" Similar becomecome to beget to begetturnstart to feel

   Word Origin Old Englishgrōwan (originally referring chiefly to plants), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch groeien, also to grass and green.

   Derivatives

   • 1. growable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   • R

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   • O

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   • W

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGROW | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GROW definition: 1. to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed: 2. If your hair or…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › growGrow Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   grow: [verb] to spring up and develop to maturity. to be able to grow in some place or situation. to assume some relation through or as if through a process of natural growth.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › growGROW Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Grow definition: to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.. See examples of GROW used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGROW definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   10 meanings: 1. (of an organism or part of an organism) to increase in size or develop (hair, leaves, or other structures) 2..... Click for more definitions.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongrow verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [intransitive] to increase in size, number, strength or quality The sector is growing at a phenomenal rate. The performance improved as their confidence grew. Opposition to the latest proposals is growing steadily.; The market is growing rapidly.; Sales are growing fast.; The business has grown exponentially over the past ten years.; Fears are growing for the safety of a teenager who ...

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGROW | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   GROW definition: 1. to develop and become bigger or taller as time passes: 2. If a plant grows, or you grow it, it…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongrow verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   of plant; 3 [intransitive, transitive] to exist and develop in a particular place; to make plants grow The region is too dry for plants to grow. These roses grow to a height of 6 feet. Tomatoes grow best in direct sunlight. grow something I didn't know they grew rice in France. I grew all these flowers from one package of seeds. see homegrown of hair/nails

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › growGrow - definition of grow by The Free Dictionary

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   grow: (Enlarge), verb accrue , accumulate , advance , amplify , appreciate , augment , burgeon , dilate , earn interrst, expand , gain , increase , inflate ...

10. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › growgrow | meaning of grow in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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    grow meaning, definition, what is grow: to increase in amount, size, number, or ...: Learn more.

11. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › growGrow - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    increase in size by natural process. DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘grow'.Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback