Grow
(verb)
- To increase in size by a natural process.
- To develop and reach maturity.
- To become larger or taller.
- To increase in quantity or amount.
- To become greater in size, extent, or intensity.
Origin:
Middle english growen, from old english grōwan; akin to old high german gruoen to grow, latin crescere, greek karpos fruit, old english grēow.
Examples:
- The plants grow tall in the garden.
- The company grows rapidly in the past year.
- The hair grows longer over time.
- The child grows into a young adult.
- The economy grows steadily.