grow into

phrasal verb

grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into

: 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.

: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)

Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.

Examples of grow into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What was initially conceived as a demonstration of peace, love and tolerance quickly grew into the Love Parade being one of the world's most famous and largest techno festivals and street parties. —

Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 Jeremy Strong Is on 2022's Time 100 List Strong, once an eager upstart, has arguably grown into the pretentiousness he’s been accused of in the past. —

Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 8 Oct. 2024 Today, that original concept has grown into an annual tradition for the pair that extends far beyond just chatting and singing in front of a crowd. —

Stephen Daw, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024 What will the receivers grow into? (Erik Verduzco / Associated Press) Quentin Johnston has flashed his potential as a top wideout. —

Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grow into

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