grow into
phrasal verb
grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into
1
: 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.
2
: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)
Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.
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What started as a fitness challenge grew into a comprehensive brand offering fitness programs, apparel, and community support.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
What started as a means to help women in Ethiopia overcome poverty, ABLE has since grown into a multi-million dollar brand.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
During his tenure, the Italian brand continued to burnish its heritage as a jeweler while also growing into a serious watchmaker that regularly breaks world records for the thinnest watches with various complications.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Neither knew at the time that the position group included four tight ends who would be drafted, and the most coveted of the group would be the quiet young player who grew into one of college football’s superstars.
—Audrey Snyder, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
What started as a means to help women in Ethiopia overcome poverty, ABLE has since grown into a multi-million dollar brand.
—Kaleigh Moore, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
During his tenure, the Italian brand continued to burnish its heritage as a jeweler while also growing into a serious watchmaker that regularly breaks world records for the thinnest watches with various complications.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Mar. 2025
Neither knew at the time that the position group included four tight ends who would be drafted, and the most coveted of the group would be the quiet young player who grew into one of college football’s superstars.
—Audrey Snyder, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grow into
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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