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.

Examples of grow into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the professor navigates retirement, the baby grows into a rambunctious child who rebels against the traditions of her fishing community. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025

What started as a coffee cart from the mind of video producer Indy Nyles has now grown into a members-only club for creatives — who happen to have a taste for coffee and tea lattes. —Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025

What began as frustration with daily hardships quickly grew into demands for political change and systemic reform. —Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

Over two editions, the platform organically grew into a networking space where projects were pitched and cross-border collaborations formed. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for grow into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue