grew

[groo] / gru /

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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Business activity in the U.S. grew at a steady pace in May while slowing in Europe and Asia as energy costs have risen.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As he grew older, and cooking and cleaning became harder, his labor of love became a family affair, with his sons regularly helping out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A physician who grew up in and works in San Diego, Aayeh Fatayerji, tells the BBC she attended the prayer to "stand in solidarity with the community after this despicable act of hate".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Workday’s Q1 subscription revenue grew 14% to $2.35 billion, defying market sentiment that AI will disrupt the software industry.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Russell guttered into mind and my face grew hot.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu