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

Canada achieved this goal in 1998, but falling vaccination rates set the stage for cases to grow into a massive — and ongoing — outbreak, putting the country and region at risk of losing elimination status. —Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025

Melissa became a Category 1 hurricane, before growing into a Category 2 hurricane. —Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025

What may seem like cute behavior from a little puppy can grow into a big nuisance when your dog becomes an adult. —Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025

What started as a kitchen-counter operation grew into more than a $100-million business. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for grow into

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