Verb

(ergative) To become bigger.

Children grow quickly.

To appear or sprout.

Flowers grew on the trees as summer approached.

A long tail began to grow from his backside.

To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

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He grows peppers and squash each summer in his garden.

Have you ever grown your hair before?

(copulative) To assume a condition or quality over time.

The boy grew wise as he matured.

The town grew smaller and smaller in the distance as we travelled.

You have grown strong.

(obsolete) To become attached or fixed; to adhere.

* Shakespeare

Our knees shall kneel till to the ground they grow .

Verb

To grow or increase stature; to grow vigorously or luxuriantly, to flourish.

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To increase in wealth or success; to prosper, be profitable.

Since expanding in June, the business has really thrived .

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