grow into
phrasal verb
grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into
1
: to become (something) as time passes
She has grown into an accomplished and charming young woman.
His small company has grown into a huge international corporation.
2
: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)
Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.
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Williams grew into one of the county’s top freshman cornerbacks last season with his combination of coverage and run support.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Throughout the last seven months, he’s grown into his role on the defensive front.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Kim, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
By the peak of its popularity in the early 2000s, Claire's had grown into a fixture of malls.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 6 Aug. 2025
Williams grew into one of the county’s top freshman cornerbacks last season with his combination of coverage and run support.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
Throughout the last seven months, he’s grown into his role on the defensive front.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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