grow

verb

ˈgrō How to pronounce grow (audio)
Definition of grownext
1
as in to cultivate
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer

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2
as in to develop
to become mature you've grown so much since we last saw each other

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3
as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality he will grow angry if we don't answer his question

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Recent Examples of grow Elon Musk, an original cofounder of the company who left in 2018, had grown increasingly antagonistic toward his onetime colleagues while also growing close to the incoming administration. — Julia Black, Vanity Fair, 2 Nov. 2026 Beyond the prizes, this year’s edition reflected SIFF’s growing focus on industry development, regional connections and even greater participation from its young audiences. — Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026 Visa said the convenience of digital shopping also comes with growing unease about scams. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 While Charlotte’s food and drink scene grows by leaps and bounds each year, a distinct appreciation remains for the restaurants that paved the way. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 2 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grow
  1. cultivate
  2. develop
  3. become
  4. produce
  5. progress
  6. get
  7. age
  8. go
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  • In other cases the cells may be cultivated in a bioreactor, in which they are suspended and kept in motion; constant spinning encourages the cells to self-organize into multilayered, three-dimensional structures.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her musical influences, similarly incongruous on their face, stem from an era of digital music post-iTunes and pre-slop when casual internet explorers could cultivate a sprawling taste profile for free.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of cultivate
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  • Building teams, managing budgets, developing positioning and driving growth remain essential.
    — Vlada Grebenykova, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • According to the team, developing the system required overcoming several engineering challenges, particularly in selecting motors.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of develop
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  • Stacy Keach, an American stage actor who became best known for playing scruffy private eye Mike Hammer on TV and whose career was nearly derailed after he was imprisoned in 1984 for trying to smuggle cocaine into Britain, died Tuesday.
    — MARK KENNEDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Senior High’s second and third floors will be filled with the energetic chatter of kindergarteners and first-graders who won a spot in the lottery to become Success Academy’s first students outside of New York City.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of become
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  • Milei’s austerity drive has produced a rare budget surplus and slashed annual inflation from 200% to about 32%.
    — Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This story about college and AI was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of produce
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  • Initially, there’s a light, playful energy to the arrangement, but as the song progresses, the orchestration projects, and a full symphony emerges, infusing the piece with an unexpected intensity and dramatic power.
    — Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Students who were hesitant at first to share became more enthusiastic as conversations progressed.
    — Kyle Desrosiers-Levine, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of progress
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  • Brett Baty will get plenty of at-bats by continuing to move around the field playing in the infield and outfield.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Every guest gets one with a professional photographer, including hair, makeup, and costumes, from traditional to modern.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of get
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  • One-day tickets to the Pro Skijor championship weekend in Lake Tahoe start at $24 per person aged 13-64 for access to general admission areas.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Before bottling, the tequila was aged for a minimum of three years in de-charred and re-charred ex-whiskey barrels.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of age
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  • Jones’ uncle, Christopher Mathews, described the head coach as a positive Black man in his community who goes above and beyond for his players and students.
    — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Most of the money would have been used to backfill federal funding cuts to healthcare, and 10% would have gone toward education and food-assistance programs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Grow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grow. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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