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.

Examples of grow into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Long before applications are written, this work prepares boys not just to succeed in college, but to grow into integrated adulthood—capable of focus, empathy, and purpose in a world that increasingly demands all three. —Dr. Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026

What started as a cute nod to the city’s name has grown into an extravagant, on-brand season of celebrating this little holiday. —Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026

Hyacinth has always been a handful, and growing into adulthood hasn’t dimmed the youngest Bridgerton’s high spirits or outspoken nature. —Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026

Jonathan Rinderknecht has been charged with setting the fire that grew into the massive inferno. —Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for grow into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue