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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Another option is to build an organic relationship that naturally grows into mentorship over time or participate in another program specifically created for professionals in franchising.
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Steven Beagelman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Four stages of motherhood, depicted over twenty-six years, and following my own path as my child grew into adulthood.
—Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
But then Bolillo grew into his full, adult body and shocked everyone.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Invented in 1895, volleyball has grown into one of the most popular sports today.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
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Steven Beagelman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Four stages of motherhood, depicted over twenty-six years, and following my own path as my child grew into adulthood.
—Joanne Harris
september 8, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
But then Bolillo grew into his full, adult body and shocked everyone.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Invented in 1895, volleyball has grown into one of the most popular sports today.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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