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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If a shutdown does begin on Wednesday morning, however, pressure could quickly grow on Republican leaders to engage in talks over the ObamaCare tax credits.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
In our part of the world, lichens are commonly seen in orange, blue-green, yellow, or white and may be seen growing on the trunks of certain trees, especially oaks.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Allowing a layer of gunk to grow on weather stripping also shortens its lifespan.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
After eight weeks, most bone cells present had grown on the bio-glass structure.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 30 Sep. 2025
In our part of the world, lichens are commonly seen in orange, blue-green, yellow, or white and may be seen growing on the trunks of certain trees, especially oaks.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Allowing a layer of gunk to grow on weather stripping also shortens its lifespan.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025
After eight weeks, most bone cells present had grown on the bio-glass structure.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Grow on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20on. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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