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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In New York, Diwali on the Hudson began as a two-hundred-person experiment and has grown into a four-hundred-and-fifty-person tradition that spotlights rising South Asian artists and funds programs.
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Though unfinished on a recent Monday visit, the gardens already promise to grow into wild abundance.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
RadioShack became profitable in its first year under Tandy’s leadership and grew into an iconic brand over the next three decades.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
As Jenkins grew into one of the top music retailers in town, nearly every Kansas City musician frequented the store.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
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Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Though unfinished on a recent Monday visit, the gardens already promise to grow into wild abundance.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
RadioShack became profitable in its first year under Tandy’s leadership and grew into an iconic brand over the next three decades.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
As Jenkins grew into one of the top music retailers in town, nearly every Kansas City musician frequented the store.
—Sarah Biegelsen, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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