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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Warmth and moisture are transferred into the lowest portion of the atmosphere, as a result of which the air rises, clouds form and grow into a narrow band that produces large amounts of snow.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Haul has now grown into 25 markets, including Australia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, among others.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
And that’s just one moment when kindness grew into something bigger than a single act.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Haul has now grown into 25 markets, including Australia, France, Germany and the United Kingdom, among others.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
And that’s just one moment when kindness grew into something bigger than a single act.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
One of the world’s most prestigious art events, Miami Art Week began with Art Basel Miami Beach in 2002 and has since grown into a citywide celebration that draws nearly 80,000 art lovers and tastemakers.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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