grow on

verb

grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on

transitive verb

1

: to have an increasing influence

a bad habit that grows on a person

2

: to become increasingly acceptable or attractive

He didn't like it at first, but it grew on him.

Examples of grow on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Since mushrooms only grow on decaying wood, this is a sure sign of trouble. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2026

The agency also quarantined or recalled every cannabis product remotely connected to the farm, including material harvested in previous years or infused with oils made from plants grown on the property. — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Rotting logs and stumps are a good springboard for plants like ferns and certain tree saplings to grow on. — Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Teeth grow on a predictable schedule, so the team looked at each individual’s dentin and confirmed most of their issues occurred during infancy and childhood. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grow on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon