grow

[[t]groʊ[/t]]

v. grew, grown, grow•ing

1) dvl to increase in size by a natural process of development

2) to come into being and develop:

a plant that grows wild here[/ex]

3) cry to form and increase in size by a process of inorganic accretion, as by crystallization

4) to arise or issue as a natural development:

Our friendship grew from common interests[/ex]

5) to increase gradually in size, amount, etc.; expand:

Her influence has grown[/ex]

6) bot to become gradually attached or united by or as if by growth

7) to come to be by degrees; become:

to grow old[/ex]

8) to cause to grow:

They grow corn; to grow a business[/ex]

9) to allow to grow:

to grow a beard[/ex]

10) to cover with a growth (used in the passive):

a field grown with corn[/ex]

11) phv grow into

a) to become large or tall enough to wear (an item of clothing)

b) to become mature or experienced enough to handle

12) phv grow on or upon

a) to increase in influence or effect

b) to become gradually more liked or accepted by

13) phv grow out of

a) to become too large or mature for; outgrow

b) to originate in; develop from

14) phv grow up

a) to be or become fully grown; attain maturity

b) to come into existence; arise

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Etymology: bef. 900; ME; OE grōwan, c. MD groeyen, OHG grouwan, ON grōa