Definition of "grow" in English

verb

1. (ergative) To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

   • Children grow quickly.

2. (ergative, of plants) To undergo growth; to be present (somewhere)

   • Apples now grow all over the world.

3. (intransitive) To appear or sprout.

   • Leaf buds grew on the trees with the advance of spring.
   • A long tail began to grow from his backside.

4. (intransitive) To develop, to mature.

   • As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature.

5. (transitive) To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

   • He grows peppers and squash each summer in his garden.
   • Have you ever grown your hair before?

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

   • Near-synonyms: become, get, go, turn, come, fall, wax
   • The boy grew wise as he matured.
   • My cares grew less (and less) until they evanesced completely.
   • You have grown strong.

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