grows (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɡroʊz/

Definition

Increases in size, amount, or degree.

Examples

• The company's profits grow each year.

• Her confidence grows with every success.

• The population of the city grows rapidly.

How to Use grows

grow up (phrasal verb)

To develop from a child into an adult. — "She grew up in a small town."

grow out of (phrasal verb)

To stop having a particular habit or characteristic as you get older. — "He'll eventually grow out of his shyness."

grow into (phrasal verb)

To develop into something or someone. — "The small sapling will grow into a large oak tree."

grow accustomed to (collocation)

To become familiar with and comfortable with something. — "You will grow accustomed to the noise after a while."

Synonyms of grows

Words with a similar meaning to grows:

• gets bigger
• develops
• expands
• flourishes

Antonyms of grows

Words with the opposite meaning to grows:

• shrinks
• declines

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