grow into
Britishverb
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Develop so as to become, as in The army makes a boy grow into a man . [Mid-1500s]
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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]
Example Sentences
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Do the children grow into adults, or are their smaller car parts replaced with larger car parts — and if so, how do they retain their consciousness during this process?
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
But it’s a lot easier for Rocket Lab to grow into its lofty expectations from a smaller base than it would be for SpaceX to grow fast enough to justify its valuation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Among other ventures, the Trump family founded World Liberty Financial, which issues its own tokens and is attempting to grow into a prominent crypto platform.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
I didn’t know who I was and I’m thankful to the staff for just allowing me to grow into that character.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
School was already expensive enough, so the uniform, he'd have to grow into.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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