grow

verb

ˈgrō

grew ˈgrü

; grown ˈgrōn How to pronounce grow (audio)

; growing

intransitive verb

: to spring up and develop to maturity

: to be able to grow in some place or situation

trees that grow in the tropics

: to assume some relation through or as if through a process of natural growth

ferns growing from the rocks

: to increase in size by assimilation of material into the living organism or by accretion of material in a non-biological process (such as crystallization)

The tree grew to an immense size.

: increase, expand

grows in wisdom

: to develop from a parent source

the book grew out of a series of lectures

: to pass into a condition : become

grew pale

: to have an increasing influence

habit grows on a person

: to become increasingly acceptable or attractive

didn't like it at first, but it grew on him

transitive verb

: to cause to grow

grow wheat

: to let grow on the body

grew a beard

: to promote the development of

start a business and grow it successfully

J. L. Deckter

grower

ˈgrō(-ə)r

noun

growingly

ˈgrō-iŋ-lē How to pronounce grow (audio)

adverb

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Is grow a transitive verb?

Some people feel queasy when encountering grow used transitively (as in “grow the economy”). While it may grate on the ears of many, grow has existed as a transitive verb for hundreds of years, initially in relation to such things as crops, then to facial hair and the like, and finally to a small variety of other things (such as a business or the economy). The transitive form of grow sounds peculiar to many people, and you may certainly avoid using it, but it is wrong to state, as some do, that it is always improper or that it does not exist.

Example Sentences

The city is growing rapidly. The list of chores to do this weekend keeps growing. She grew intellectually and emotionally in her first year at college. It's wonderful to see how she has grown as a person since going to college. It can be hard to watch our children change as they grow. He's still just a growing boy. See More

Recent Examples on the Web As a whole, The Best Man franchise has delivered a story about Black characters that people got to grow with and follow over the decades.

Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Spiky leaves that grow upwards and have a red outline make the name of this plant absolutely perfect.

Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022 The half ended before McDonogh could get a last chance to grow its lead and entered halftime having failed to score since its opening possession.

Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 As the days grow shorter and the weather grows colder, your favorite TV networks and streaming services are ramping up their new programming.

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Somebody has to grow and harvest the food in the fields.

Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Give the people who deserve it the chance to change, grow, and adapt by communicating your needs clearly with them.

Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 And aged batteries are even more prone to accidents and fires, as dendrites grow and threaten to bridge the anode and cathode in a battery.

Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2022 Our resistance in the past year has shown its potential to grow and successfully fight the Taliban.

Peter Bergen, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

grow

verb

ˈgrō

grew

ˈgrü

; grown

ˈgrōn

; growing

: to spring up and develop to maturity

: to be able to live and develop

Most algae grow in water.

: to be related in some way by reason of growing

The tree branches have grown together.

: increase entry 1, expand

The city is growing rapidly.

: become sense 1

Grandma is growing old.

: to cause to grow : raise

I grow tomatoes.

Medical Definition

grow

verb

ˈgrō

grew ˈgrü

; grown ˈgrōn How to pronounce grow (audio)

; growing

intransitive verb

: to spring up and develop to maturity

: to be able to grow in some place or situation

: to assume some relation through or as if through a process of natural growth

the cut edges of the wound grew together

: to increase in size by addition of material by assimilation into the living organism or by accretion in a non-biological process (as crystallization)

transitive verb

: to cause to grow

grew bacteria in culture

单词	grower
释义	grow verb ˈgrō grew ˈgrü ; grown ˈgrōn ; growing intransitive verb 1 a : to spring up and develop to maturity b : to be able to grow in some place or situation trees that grow in the tropics c : to assume some relation through or as if through a process of natural growth ferns growing from the rocks 2 a : to increase in size by assimilation of material into the living organism or by accretion of material in a non-biological process (such as crystallization) The tree grew to an immense size. b : increase, expand grows in wisdom 3 : to develop from a parent source the book grew out of a series of lectures 4 a : to pass into a condition : become grew pale b : to have an increasing influence habit grows on a person c : to become increasingly acceptable or attractive didn't like it at first, but it grew on him transitive verb 1 a : to cause to grow grow wheat b : to let grow on the body grew a beard 2 : to promote the development of start a business and grow it successfully J. L. Deckter grower ˈgrō(-ə)r noun growingly ˈgrō-iŋ-lē adverb Did you know? Is grow a transitive verb? Some people feel queasy when encountering grow used transitively (as in “grow the economy”). While it may grate on the ears of many, grow has existed as a transitive verb for hundreds of years, initially in relation to such things as crops, then to facial hair and the like, and finally to a small variety of other things (such as a business or the economy). The transitive form of grow sounds peculiar to many people, and you may certainly avoid using it, but it is wrong to state, as some do, that it is always improper or that it does not exist. Synonyms crop cultivate culture dress promote raise rear tend See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The city is growing rapidly. The list of chores to do this weekend keeps growing. She grew intellectually and emotionally in her first year at college. It's wonderful to see how she has grown as a person since going to college. It can be hard to watch our children change as they grow. He's still just a growing boy. See More Recent Examples on the Web As a whole, The Best Man franchise has delivered a story about Black characters that people got to grow with and follow over the decades. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Spiky leaves that grow upwards and have a red outline make the name of this plant absolutely perfect. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2022 The half ended before McDonogh could get a last chance to grow its lead and entered halftime having failed to score since its opening possession. Taylor Lyons, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022 As the days grow shorter and the weather grows colder, your favorite TV networks and streaming services are ramping up their new programming. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 7 Sep. 2022 Somebody has to grow and harvest the food in the fields. Matt Pearce, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 Give the people who deserve it the chance to change, grow, and adapt by communicating your needs clearly with them. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2022 And aged batteries are even more prone to accidents and fires, as dendrites grow and threaten to bridge the anode and cathode in a battery. Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 1 Sep. 2022 Our resistance in the past year has shown its potential to grow and successfully fight the Taliban. Peter Bergen, CNN, 30 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English grōwan; akin to Old High German gruowan to grow First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing grow grow into grow apart grow up grow out of grow out grow on trees grow on grow like a weed let the grass grow under one's feet grow wild grow from grow (plants) from seed grow a thicker skin See More grow into grow apart grow up grow out of grow out grow on trees grow on grow like a weed let the grass grow under one's feet grow wild grow from grow (plants) from seed grow a thicker skin See More Kids Definition grow verb ˈgrō grew ˈgrü ; grown ˈgrōn ; growing 1 : to spring up and develop to maturity 2 : to be able to live and develop Most algae grow in water. 3 : to be related in some way by reason of growing The tree branches have grown together. 4 : increase entry 1, expand The city is growing rapidly. 5 : become sense 1 Grandma is growing old. 6 : to cause to grow : raise I grow tomatoes. Medical Definition grow verb ˈgrō grew ˈgrü ; grown ˈgrōn ; growing intransitive verb 1 a : to spring up and develop to maturity b : to be able to grow in some place or situation c : to assume some relation through or as if through a process of natural growth the cut edges of the wound grew together 2 : to increase in size by addition of material by assimilation into the living organism or by accretion in a non-biological process (as crystallization) transitive verb : to cause to grow grew bacteria in culture grower noun as in farmer a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it orange growers in Florida were hard hit by the hurricane Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance farmer cultivator agronomist planter agriculturist agriculturalist harvester tiller reaper gleaner plowman farmhand cropper tenant farmer sharecropper homesteader gentleman farmer rancher subsistence farmer yeoman crofter field hand ranchman granger nester campesino workfolk workfolks ranchero Antonyms & Near Antonyms nonfarmer
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grow

verb

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verb

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