grow into
phrasal 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.
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As Hall grew into her writing, characters began finding her.
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
The latest project strengthens Canada’s leadership in carbon removal technology, an industry with the potential to grow into a multi-trillion dollar global market in the coming decades.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
The relationship between fashion and Hollywood began in earnest with Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy, and has since grown into another facet of business.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
What started as weekend visits quickly grew into something more.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Oct. 2025
The latest project strengthens Canada’s leadership in carbon removal technology, an industry with the potential to grow into a multi-trillion dollar global market in the coming decades.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
The relationship between fashion and Hollywood began in earnest with Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy, and has since grown into another facet of business.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
What started as weekend visits quickly grew into something more.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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