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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Letting at least some of your lawn grow into a more meadow-like area.
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Today, Shanga has grown into a thriving business, employing 34 artisans with disabilities who work across multiple disciplines, including weaving, glassblowing, beading, papermaking, and metalwork.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Knight might grow into a star who could have replaced Sergei Bobrovsky, 36.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
These spot fires can grow into infernos that engulf your home.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
Today, Shanga has grown into a thriving business, employing 34 artisans with disabilities who work across multiple disciplines, including weaving, glassblowing, beading, papermaking, and metalwork.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Knight might grow into a star who could have replaced Sergei Bobrovsky, 36.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
These spot fires can grow into infernos that engulf your home.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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