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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The Aussie rockers, who had been set for a triumphant hometown performance, redirected their entire AU$5,000 performance fee to seven local venues — a gesture that quickly grew into a AU$35,000 bar tab shared across some of the city’s most beloved rooms.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
By late spring, the lumps grew into a mass under his arm.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
What connects every chapter of his journey, Brooklyn classrooms, corporate training rooms, university halls, and pickleball courts, is a consistent belief that people can grow into stronger versions of themselves when someone sees potential in them.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
That spark of curiosity grew into a movement that now spans multiple neighborhoods and has inspired similar projects across the state.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025
By late spring, the lumps grew into a mass under his arm.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 15 Nov. 2025
What connects every chapter of his journey, Brooklyn classrooms, corporate training rooms, university halls, and pickleball courts, is a consistent belief that people can grow into stronger versions of themselves when someone sees potential in them.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Nov. 2025
That spark of curiosity grew into a movement that now spans multiple neighborhoods and has inspired similar projects across the state.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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