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 shampoo’s formula is made from a hard-working blend of ingredients to boost scalp and root health, creating a robust canvas for your hair to grow into its happiest, thickest self. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Nearly a decade later, that experiment has grown into a cookie empire generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue, with nearly 1,100 locations and more than 29,000 employees. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

The festival began as a seasonal attraction but has grown into a Kansas City-area family tradition centered on education and close encounters with butterflies. — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Maybe Yesavage can grow into the role eventually, but Cease is doing it already. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for grow into

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