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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Obviously strength and growing into my body was a big part of that kind of process. Scott Powers, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 The Lions endured a shaky opening 10 minutes but grew into the game and looked aggressive against talented Miami. Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025 Saudi Arabia is rapidly growing into a thriving creative hub for the film industry, capturing the attention of local and international productions. Partner Content, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025 Now in its seventh year, the Love and Harmony Cruise has grown into a must-attend experience, drawing international audiences and some of the biggest names in Caribbean music. Melissa Noel, Essence, 13 Feb. 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 4 Mar. 2025.

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