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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From the tradition's inception in 1938, spring break has grown into a sort of right of passage for those seeking higher education. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 What began as a prediction for a few inches of snow grew into an overnight wallop, paralyzing the city with nearly 16 inches. Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 One of the biggest headlines of the night was Martell’s announcement of a new three-year partnership with Davido — an extension of a relationship that started five years ago and has since grown into something much deeper. Essence, 2 July 2025 Benson’s songs normally take some time to grow into hits, so maybe just focus on pushing one advance single and use the album release week to lift it to No. 1 on the Hot 100. Kyle Denis, Billboard, 1 July 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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