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ALL meanings of grow into

grow in·to
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  • transitivephrasal verb grow into become when mature 1
  • transitivephrasal verb grow into develop ability for: job, responsibility 1
  • transitivephrasal verb grow into become big enough for: clothing 1
  • verb without object grow into to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance. 1
  • verb without object grow into to form and increase in size by a process of inorganic accretion, as by crystallization. 1
  • verb without object grow into to arise or issue as a natural development from an original happening, circumstance, or source: Our friendship grew from common interests. 1
  • verb without object grow into to increase gradually in size, amount, etc.; become greater or larger; expand: His influence has grown. 1
  • verb without object grow into to become gradually attached or united by or as if by growth: The branches of the trees grew together, forming a natural arch. 1
  • verb without object grow into to come to be by degrees; become: to grow old. 1
  • verb without object grow into Nautical. to lie or extend in a certain direction, as an anchor cable. 1
  • verb with object grow into to cause to grow: They grow corn. 1
  • verb with object grow into to allow to grow: to grow a beard. 1
  • verb with object grow into to cover with a growth (used in the passive): a field grown with corn. 1
  • idioms grow into grow a pair, Slang: Vulgar. pair1 (def 23). 1
  • verb grow into (Transitive Verb) To grow in size, so as to be able to fit something (especially an item of clothing). 0
  • verb grow into (Transitive Verb) To become accustomed to something by maturing. 0
  • phrasal verb grow into When a child grows into an item of clothing, they become taller or bigger so that it fits them properly. 0
  • verb grow into to become big or mature enough for 0
  • noun grow into to develop so as to be 0
  • noun grow into to grow or develop so as to fit into or be suited to 0
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