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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Over the last 365 days, this Racing team has also grown into a more polished version of itself.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Over time, that effort grew into a family-run company known for reliability and attention to detail.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
What started as a pitch to sell barbecue plates at their neighborhood pool has since grown into a beloved community institution.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
These tangles grow into 30–40 nm particles.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Over time, that effort grew into a family-run company known for reliability and attention to detail.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
What started as a pitch to sell barbecue plates at their neighborhood pool has since grown into a beloved community institution.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
These tangles grow into 30–40 nm particles.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grow into
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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