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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Crowded plants grow into a jungle that reduces production and makes plants vulnerable to insects and disease.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Mike [Campbell] had grown into a different tone and played differently in terms of his style that didn’t leave much for the piano.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 June 2025
My book became a cornerstone of our marketing strategy, my team grew into their roles and our operations became more efficient.
—Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
The congregation grew into the thousands over the decades, but faith alone couldn’t keep the aging building from being red-tagged by the city.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Mike [Campbell] had grown into a different tone and played differently in terms of his style that didn’t leave much for the piano.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 6 June 2025
My book became a cornerstone of our marketing strategy, my team grew into their roles and our operations became more efficient.
—Jason Hennessey, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2025
The congregation grew into the thousands over the decades, but faith alone couldn’t keep the aging building from being red-tagged by the city.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 31 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for grow into
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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