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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Cast members tend to stay within the production, growing into more prominent roles as their dance skills increase.
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Since the show’s first performance in 1972, the annual production has grown into a beloved piece of Kansas City, featuring the talents of the Kansas City Ballet, its Second Company and students from the Kansas City Ballet School.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025
The family team built a following, one parking lot at a time, eventually growing into a food truck business.
—Ray Campos, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025
Many stayed, putting down roots that grew into multigenerational farming families who continue to shape the region’s dynamic food scene.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Since the show’s first performance in 1972, the annual production has grown into a beloved piece of Kansas City, featuring the talents of the Kansas City Ballet, its Second Company and students from the Kansas City Ballet School.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025
The family team built a following, one parking lot at a time, eventually growing into a food truck business.
—Ray Campos, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
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 25 Nov. 2025.
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