stretch |
grow |
As verbs the difference between stretch and grow
is that
stretch is (
label) to lengthen by pulling while
grow is (ergative) to become bigger.
As a noun stretch
is an act of stretching .
grow |
graduate |
In intransitive terms the difference between grow and graduate
is that
grow is to appear or sprout while
graduate is to change gradually.
In transitive terms the difference between grow and graduate
is that
grow is to cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants while
graduate is to mark (something) with degrees; to divide into regular steps or intervals, as the scale of a thermometer, a scheme of punishment or rewards, etc.
As verbs the difference between grow and graduate
is that
grow is to become bigger while
graduate is to be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution. See note on “from” usage.
As a noun graduate is
(
from a university) A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.
As an adjective graduate is
graduated, arranged by degrees.
grow |
aggrandise |
Related terms |
As verbs the difference between grow and aggrandise
is that
grow is to become bigger while
aggrandise is standard spelling of from=non-Oxford British spelling|aggrandize|lang=en.
grow |
skyrocket |
As verbs the difference between grow and skyrocket
is that
grow is (ergative) to become bigger while
skyrocket is to increase suddenly and extremely; to shoot up; to surge or spike.
As a noun skyrocket is
a type of firework that uses a solid rocket engine to rise quickly into the sky where it emits a variety of effects such as stars, bangs, crackles, etc.
grow |
discover |
As a verb grow
is (ergative) to become bigger.
As a proper noun discover is
(us) , a brand of credit card.
groan |
grow |
In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between groan and grow
is that
groan is (obsolete) to strive after earnestly, as if with groans while
grow is (obsolete) to become attached or fixed; to adhere.
As verbs the difference between groan and grow
is that
groan is to make a groan while
grow is (ergative) to become bigger.
As a noun groan
is a low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.
broaden |
grow |
Related terms |
In transitive terms the difference between broaden and grow
is that
broaden is to make broad or broader while
grow is to cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.
In intransitive terms the difference between broaden and grow
is that
broaden is to become broad or broader while
grow is to appear or sprout.
grow |
till |
Synonyms |
In intransitive terms the difference between grow and till
is that
grow is to appear or sprout while
till is to cultivate soil.
In transitive terms the difference between grow and till
is that
grow is to cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants while
till is to work or cultivate or plough (soil); to prepare for growing vegetation and crops.
As verbs the difference between grow and till
is that
grow is to become bigger while
till is to develop so as to improve or prepare for usage; to cultivate (said of knowledge, virtue, mind etc.
As a preposition till is
to.
As a conjunction till is
until, until the time that.
As a noun till is
a cash register.
grow |
surge |
Synonyms |
In intransitive terms the difference between grow and surge
is that
grow is to appear or sprout while
surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.
As verbs the difference between grow and surge
is that
grow is to become bigger while
surge is to rush, flood, or increase suddenly.
As a noun surge is
a sudden transient rush, flood or increase.
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