grow into

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

The gaggle of former mean girls who have grown into mean women is in the midst of discussing Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones, a choice that initially seems like a clever little Easter Egg. —Jen Chaney, Vulture, 3 June 2026

Here’s What Non-Drinkers Can Expect The trail grew into two distinct experiences, which have now been combined into one large official trail. —Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

Started in 1990 by Chinese gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Li Ning, the namesake brand has grown into one of the most recognizable homegrown sports companies. —John Liu, CNN Money, 2 June 2026

While that specific vision never came to fruition, the idea grew into new iterations, leading to the Allison Inn & Spa opening to tourists in 2009. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Rhymes for grow into

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