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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What started as a friendship on a movie set grew into an electric and enduring romance.
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Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Whether the seedlings grow into towering ponderosa pines depends on whether the peaks receive rainfall after the trees are planted.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pollinators play a vital role in fertilizing flowers, which grow into seeds and fruits and underpin our agriculture.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Over the past few weeks, the Cowboys' saga with Micah Parsons has grown into a messy ordeal.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Whether the seedlings grow into towering ponderosa pines depends on whether the peaks receive rainfall after the trees are planted.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Pollinators play a vital role in fertilizing flowers, which grow into seeds and fruits and underpin our agriculture.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Over the past few weeks, the Cowboys' saga with Micah Parsons has grown into a messy ordeal.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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