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.
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Tribeca was launched in an effort to help revitalize Lower Manhattan, but has since grown into a major celebration of the arts and media.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026
Students who actively invest in their coworker relationships, step in when a teammate is overwhelmed, and approach shared goals with a sense of collective ownership will grow into more reliable and productive team members in their future careers.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
What began as a small-scale social media project that allowed Clerk’s followers to join in has quickly grown into something bigger.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Freddrell hopes that Greenlit Media can grow into the leading African American multimedia conglomerate to serve as both a network for original content and an agency for custom content services.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026
Students who actively invest in their coworker relationships, step in when a teammate is overwhelmed, and approach shared goals with a sense of collective ownership will grow into more reliable and productive team members in their future careers.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
What began as a small-scale social media project that allowed Clerk’s followers to join in has quickly grown into something bigger.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Freddrell hopes that Greenlit Media can grow into the leading African American multimedia conglomerate to serve as both a network for original content and an agency for custom content services.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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