GROWS UP Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

grows up

verb

Definition of grows up next

present tense third-person singular of grow up

as in grows

to become mature everyone has to grow up at some point in their lives

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Recent Examples of grows up In addition to her Mom and sisters, Hyacinth grows up with her brother’s wives, too, surrounding her with strong female figures to look up to. —

Arushi Jacob, Variety, 31 Jan. 2026 Those feelings, comfort, and sense of girlhood that the dolls can spark does not have to go away just because a person grows up. —

Kate Perez, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grows up

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As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.

— Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Offer graceful leadership and listen to quieter voices, because shared success grows when everyone feels included and heard.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026