Definitions

grow

[groh] / groʊ /

VERB

become larger, evolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance age become breed build come cultivate develop expand flourish gain increase mature multiply produce raise rise spread sprout swell thrive turn widen

STRONG

abound amplify arise augment burgeon dilate enlarge extend germinate heighten issue luxuriate maturate mount originate propagate pullulate ripen shoot stem stretch thicken vegetate wax

WEAK

branch out burst forth come to be fill out get bigger get taller pop up spring up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease compress contract decline decrease demolish destroy diminish drop fail halt ignore languish lessen lose lower narrow neglect raze recede reduce repress retreat ruin shrink stop

STRONG

abridge condense curtail hold keep shorten

WEAK

stunt

Example Sentences

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Both of Mr. Hertling’s sons grew up to become Army officers, deploying multiple times to Iraq and elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an earnings call, Miller points to growing cross-portfolio collaboration and said AI-enabled coding is quickly becoming standard across the business.

From The Wall Street Journal

The book business has struggled to grow in this new environment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel on Monday, reaching levels not seen since 2022, as the conflict showed no signs of de-escalating, adding to growing concerns of a lasting supply shock.

From MarketWatch

Steve, what was important for you to show about this relationship between a father and an adult daughter with both of them still going through growing pains?

From Los Angeles Times

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