grow on

phrasal verb

grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on
: to become more appealing to (someone) as time passes
Try the drink again—it grows on you.
I didn't like him at first, but he's starting to grow on me.

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These centuries-old mule tracks were originally used by farmers to transport grapes, olives, and lemons grown on terraces cut into the steep, mountainous landscape. Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2025 But Callie Carr said the sport grew on her every day too. Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025 The oats grown on the Highclere Castle estate are of such exceptional quality, in fact, that they are used as a benchmark for feeding top thoroughbreds around the world. Brian Freedman, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 In its Statement on Monetary Policy released last month, the RBA said GDP growth in Australia is expected to pick up over 2025, with private demand expected to grow on the back of an increase in household consumption. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grow on

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“Grow on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20on. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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