grow on

verb

grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on

transitive verb

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.

Examples of grow on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the taste for sweet wine soured, a new guild emerged in the Grand River Valley, firmly rooted in pursuing dry estate wines (those made from grapes grown on the property). —Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026

The cocktails are generously poured and made with lemons and herbs grown on the property, and guests can mix drinks with the friendly bartender. —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026

These plants have similar care needs, and vining varieties can be grown on the same trellis if needed. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2026

The more intent China grows on taking Taiwan, the fiercer the Taiwanese desire for freedom becomes. —Michelle Kuo, The Dial, 14 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for grow on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon