grow into

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.

Examples of grow into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Established in 2016 by Carla Sozzani and Ruhs, to manage the Galleria Carla Sozzani art, fashion and design gallery which opened in 1990, Fondazione Sozzani has grown into a full-fledged cultural platform. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2026

That idea has grown into a major employment pipeline for Walmart’s Private Fleet. — Alice Barlow, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Forecasters said Tropical Storm Nolo might grow into a major hurricane and could drop 20 inches of rain on the Big Island, with even higher amounts possible through Saturday. — Megan Janetsky, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

So much of central Zurich continued to build around this hub, and the hotel grew into a notable gathering spot for guests like Charles Dickens, composer Franz Liszt, and later on former US president Bill Clinton. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for grow into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue