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grow

verb
/ɡroʊ/

Meaning

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
to increase in size, number, or strength over time

Example Sentences

Plants grow faster in spring.

Children grow very quickly in their early years.

Example Expressions

grow on someone

Synonyms

expand, increase, develop, flourish, rise, progress
Entry 1
expand, increase, develop, flourish
Entry 2
increase, expand, develop, rise, progress

Antonyms

shrink, decrease, decline, diminish
Entry 1
shrink, decrease, decline, diminish
Entry 2
shrink, decline, decrease

Collocations

grow up, grow old, grow fast, steadily grow, continue to grow, grow rapidly, grow stronger, grow business
Entry 1
grow up, grow old, grow fast, steadily grow, continue to grow
Entry 2
grow rapidly, grow up, grow stronger, grow business

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