grow on

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to become progressively more acceptable or pleasant to

   I don't think much of your new record, but I suppose it will grow on me

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grow on Idioms  

1. Also, grow upon.

2. Gradually become more evident. For example, A feeling of distrust grew upon him as he learned more about the way the account was handled . [c. 1600]

3. Gradually become more pleasurable or acceptable to, as in This music is beginning to grow on me . Jane Austen had it in Pride and Prejudice (1796): “Miss Bennet's pleasing manners grew on the good-will of Mrs. Hurst.” [c. 1700]

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grow on

S&P sees SpaceX’s space business having a deep competitive moat and said it expects its connectivity business to grow on its work with enterprise and government clients.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

Taczanowskia waska closely resembles the fruiting body of fungi in the genus Gibellula, which grow on spiders.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026

"Fast and easy recognition should make it easier... for companies to grow on an EU scale," Veugelers said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 18, 2026

Next week, the House of Lords is set to vote on proposals for a ban, which, if passed, could see pressure grow on the government.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026

“They grow on this road, Meg, so do combs and brown straw hats.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott