grow into

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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Over the next decade, the underfunded unit grows into an elite international task force. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026 What started with small family gatherings has grown into a business with six high-end photo booths and multiple bookings a day, primarily at weddings across South Florida. — Scott Withers, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 Whether other Texas cities follow Houston's example will determine whether the post-midterm developments grow into a broader statewide trend. — Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2026 Now more than two decades after joining Dexcom, 48-year-old Leach has watched the company grow into a healthcare giant. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026 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 10 Nov. 2026.

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