grow on
phrasal verb
grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on
: to become more appealing to (someone) as time passes
Try the drink again—it grows on you.
I didn't like him at first, but he's starting to grow on me.
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Evansville Countryside Orchard 16800 Old Petersburg Road, Evansville More than 15 types of apples grow on the orchard.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
The table’s inlay design honors the region’s agricultural heritage, showcasing the fruit crops historically grown on the ranch.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Look for mold and mildew growing on the soil surface or even on the plant itself.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Mold grew on lemons and oranges in a fridge.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
The table’s inlay design honors the region’s agricultural heritage, showcasing the fruit crops historically grown on the ranch.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Look for mold and mildew growing on the soil surface or even on the plant itself.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Mold grew on lemons and oranges in a fridge.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grow on
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“Grow on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20on. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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