grew

[ groo ]

/ gru /

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verb

simple past tense of grow.

Words nearby grew

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Definition for grew (2 of 2)

grow

[ groh ]

/ groʊ /

verb (used without object), grew, grown, grow·ing.

to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.

to form and increase in size by a process of inorganic accretion, as by crystallization.

to arise or issue as a natural development from an original happening, circumstance, or source: Our friendship grew from common interests.

to increase gradually in size, amount, etc.; become greater or larger; expand: His influence has grown.

to become gradually attached or united by or as if by growth: The branches of the trees grew together, forming a natural arch.

to come to be by degrees; become: to grow old.

Nautical. to lie or extend in a certain direction, as an anchor cable.

verb (used with object), grew, grown, grow·ing.

to cause to grow: They grow corn.

to allow to grow: to grow a beard.

to cover with a growth (used in the passive): a field grown with corn.

Verb Phrases

grow into,

to become large enough for: He'll grow into his brother's suits before long.
to become mature or experienced enough for: She grew into the job, although she wasn't qualified for it at first.

grow on/upon,

to increase in influence or effect: An uneasy feeling grew upon him as he went through the old house.
to become gradually more liked or accepted by: a village by the sea that grows on one.

grow out of,

to become too large or mature for; outgrow: He has grown out of all his clothes.
to originate in; develop from: The plan grew out of a casual conversation.

grow up,

to be or become fully grown; attain mental or physical maturity.
to come into existence; arise: New cities grew up in the desert.

Origin of grow

before 900; Middle English growen, Old English grōwan; cognate with Dutch groeien, Old High German grouwan, Old Norse grōa

SYNONYMS FOR grow

1 develop, multiply, swell, enlarge, expand, extend.

3 originate.

4 wax.

8 raise, cultivate, produce.

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ANTONYMS FOR grow

1 decrease.

4 wane.

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OTHER WORDS FROM grow

grow·a·ble, adjective re·grow, verb, re·grew, re·grown, re·grow·ing.

Example sentences from the Web for grew

As she discussed her understanding of the voting rights campaign and how she planned to recreate it, I grew more relieved.

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He grew up both a computer geek in the early days of video games and an avid record collector.

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Because we all grew up initially thinking it was “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen.”

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Dickens grew up in a London where child labor was ruthlessly exploited.

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The Camaldolites grew out of an Italian reform movement independent of Clugny though no doubt related to it.

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Their system must have been composed of a collection of processes and receipts which grew in number as the centuries passed away.

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But, alas, the same evening he grew restless, and signs of fever became apparent.

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Captain Burgoyne was on deck when the catastrophe happened, remaining there as the night grew stormy.

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Bunker rowed the boat half way across the lake, and tied it to one of the trees that grew on a little island.

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British Dictionary definitions for grew (1 of 2)

grew

/ (ɡruː) /

verb

the past tense of grow

British Dictionary definitions for grew (2 of 2)

grow

/ (ɡrəʊ) /

verb grows, growing, grew (ɡruː) or grown (ɡrəʊn)

(of an organism or part of an organism) to increase in size or develop (hair, leaves, or other structures)

(intr; usually foll by out of or from) to originate, as from an initial cause or source the federation grew out of the Empire

(intr) to increase in size, number, degree, etc the population is growing rapidly

(intr) to change in length or amount in a specified direction some plants grow downwards; profits over the years grew downwards

(copula; may take an infinitive) (esp of emotions, physical states, etc) to develop or come into existence or being gradually to grow cold; to grow morose; he grew to like her

(intr usually foll by up) to come into existence a close friendship grew up between them

(intr foll by together) to be joined gradually by or as by growth the branches on the tree grew together

(intr; foll by away, together, etc) to develop a specified state of friendship the lovers grew together gradually; many friends grow apart over the years

(when intr, foll by with) to become covered with a growth the path grew with weeds

to produce (plants) by controlling or encouraging their growth, esp for home consumption or on a commercial basis

See also grow into, grow on, grow out of, grow up

Word Origin for grow

Old English grōwan; related to Old Norse grōa, Old Frisian grōia, Old High German gruoen; see green, grass

Medical definitions for grew

grow

[ grō ]

v.

To increase in size by a natural process.

To develop and reach maturity.

To be capable of growth; thrive.

Idioms and Phrases with grew

grow

In addition to the idioms beginning with grow

growing pains
grow into
grow on
grow out of
grow up

also see:

absence makes the heart grow fonder
let the grass grow under one's feet

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grew

verb

Words nearby grew

Definition for grew (2 of 2)

verb (used without object), grew, grown, grow·ing.

verb (used with object), grew, grown, grow·ing.

Verb Phrases

Origin of grow

SYNONYMS FOR grow

ANTONYMS FOR grow

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Example sentences from the Web for grew

British Dictionary definitions for grew (1 of 2)

verb

British Dictionary definitions for grew (2 of 2)

verb grows, growing, grew (ɡruː) or grown (ɡrəʊn)

Word Origin for grow

Medical definitions for grew

v.

Idioms and Phrases with grew

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grew

verb

Words nearby grew

Definition for grew (2 of 2)

verb (used without object), grew, grown, grow·ing.

verb (used with object), grew, grown, grow·ing.

Verb Phrases

Origin of grow

SYNONYMS FOR grow

ANTONYMS FOR grow

OTHER WORDS FROM grow

Words related to grew

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British Dictionary definitions for grew (1 of 2)

verb

British Dictionary definitions for grew (2 of 2)

verb grows, growing, grew (ɡruː) or grown (ɡrəʊn)

Word Origin for grow

Medical definitions for grew

v.

Idioms and Phrases with grew