grow into

phrasal verb

grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into

: to become (something) as time passes

She has grown into an accomplished and charming young woman.

His small company has grown into a huge international corporation.

: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)

Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.

Examples of grow into in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Over time, Beasley said, the event grew into a yearly gathering dedicated to creating a place of inclusion and safety. —

J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2024 Whataburger, a little hamburger stand that started in Texas and grew into a national chain, could be opening its southernmost location so far in Florida. —

James A. Jones Jr., Miami Herald, 5 June 2024 What began as a fascination with taking photos and editing videos grew into a passion for multimedia reporting. —

Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024 The discussions soon grew into the organized alliance. —

Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for grow into

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