Definitions

grow

[groh] / groʊ /

VERB

become larger, evolve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance age become breed build come cultivate develop expand flourish gain increase mature multiply produce raise rise spread sprout swell thrive turn widen

STRONG

abound amplify arise augment burgeon dilate enlarge extend germinate heighten issue luxuriate maturate mount originate propagate pullulate ripen shoot stem stretch thicken vegetate wax

WEAK

branch out burst forth come to be fill out get bigger get taller pop up spring up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cease compress contract decline decrease demolish destroy diminish drop fail halt ignore languish lessen lose lower narrow neglect raze recede reduce repress retreat ruin shrink stop

STRONG

abridge condense curtail hold keep shorten

WEAK

stunt

Example Sentences

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Breaking out its revenue, Unity said it expects its Grow unit, which offers monetization and user acquisition tools, to bring in $352 million.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Guardians Grow also runs a community hub and cafe next door, called Margaret's, which was initially set up to tackle loneliness and isolation.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

They are Colter Carlisle, vice president of the East Hollywood Neighborhood Council; Dylan Kendall, an entrepreneur and founder of Grow Hollywood; and Rich Sarian, vice president of strategic initiatives for the Social District.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

“Why does a large parking lot deserve a view of the water, and not people instead?” said Juliana Lamm-Perez, an organizer for Grow the Richmond, one of the city’s Yimby groups.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 18, 2026

“Please. You and Audrey are alike. You’re both little girls not ready for real relationships. Grow up.”

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

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