grow into

British  

verb

1. (intr, preposition) to become big or mature enough for

   his clothes were always big enough for him to grow into

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grow into Idioms  

1. Develop so as to become, as in The army makes a boy grow into a man . [Mid-1500s]

2. Develop or change so as to fit, as in He'll soon grow into the next shoe size , or She has grown into her job . [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

AI stocks, on this view, are proving their ability to grow into their valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

“If agentic AI and the importance of the semiconductor domestic supply chain are just in the early innings, the stock will grow in and grow into and surpass its valuation,” says Reitzes.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But I think the growth that you see in Agnes, from even just Season 1, you really see her grow into herself and understand her place and understand her voice in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Bosnia were allowed to grow into the game, equalised from a late corner and won the shootout, leaving Wales to pick up the pieces after missing out on a second successive major tournament on penalties.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“Made me that sweater I have. Sheared the wool, dyed it with indigo, spun it, knitted it, too big. Brought it over with a kettle of chowder and told me to grow into it.”

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk

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