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1.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
She grew angry
2.
become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
The problem grew too large for me
Her business grew fast
3.
increase in size by natural process
Corn doesn't grow here
In these forests, mushrooms grow under the trees
her hair doesn't grow much anymore
4.
cause to grow or develop
He grows vegetables in his backyard
5.
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
The child grew fast
6.
come into existence; take on form or shape
the idea for the book grew out of a short story
7.
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
We grow wheat here
8.
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
He grew a beard
9.
grow emotionally or mature
When he spent a summer at camp, the boy grew noticeably and no longer showed some of his old adolescent behavior
10.
become attached by or as if by the process of growth
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1. Grow / Past
grew
2. Grow / Third Person
grows
3. Grow / Present Participle
growing
4. Grow / Past Participle
grown
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