grow on
verb
grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on
1
: to have an increasing influence
a bad habit that grows on a person
2
: to become increasingly acceptable or attractive
He didn't like it at first, but it grew on him.
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The North American wildflowers still grow on prairies and grasslands, nourishing butterflies and bees with nectar-rich flowers that bloom from the top down.
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Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Much of the food for guests is grown on the premises.
—Andy Court, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The small green and red leaves have rippled edges and grow on a tall stem, says Ryan Woltz, CEO and founder of ēdn.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Its force snapped some dead limbs from trees that grew on top of the cliff.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
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Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Much of the food for guests is grown on the premises.
—Andy Court, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The small green and red leaves have rippled edges and grow on a tall stem, says Ryan Woltz, CEO and founder of ēdn.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
Its force snapped some dead limbs from trees that grew on top of the cliff.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Grow on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20on. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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