grow (in)

verb

Definition of grow (in)next
as in to gain
to gradually increase in you've grown in wisdom over the years

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  1. gain
  2. build up
  3. gather
Verb
  • First-time homebuyers gained some ground, representing 30% of November sales, up from 27% in October but slightly lower than a year ago.
    Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
  • These coins often gain popularity due to social media trends, celebrity endorsements, or the humor associated with their branding rather than any intrinsic utility or technical innovation.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of gain
Verb
  • Alverno has built up its endowment over the past decade from about $22 million to as much as $42 million in 2021, according to federal education data.
    Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
  • These mRNAs are then targeted for degradation in the gut cells of the beetle, causing damaged proteins to build up to fatal levels in the insect.
    Andrew Rosenblum, Popular Science, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of build up
Verb
  • So, this January 1st, gather your family and friends, find a First Day hike near you, and start the New Year on the right foot.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The team gathered a sampling of their favorite photo posts from the past year.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of gather
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