grow on
verb
grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on
1
: to have an increasing influence
a bad habit that grows on a person
2
: to become increasingly acceptable or attractive
He didn't like it at first, but it grew on him.
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The death toll grew on all sides.
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Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
The property makes its own honey, and the vegetables served are grown on site.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
These are life lessons of Active Minds, which continues to grow on high school and college campuses nationwide.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Cold-tolerant veggies like carrots, lettuce, and other leafy greens can be grown on their own in planters, or mixed and matched together to create a more layered look.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
The property makes its own honey, and the vegetables served are grown on site.
—Beth Landman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Feb. 2026
These are life lessons of Active Minds, which continues to grow on high school and college campuses nationwide.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Cold-tolerant veggies like carrots, lettuce, and other leafy greens can be grown on their own in planters, or mixed and matched together to create a more layered look.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grow on
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“Grow on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20on. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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