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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Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Biofilms are the thin layers of bacteria that commonly grow on rocks, pond surfaces, and even human-made structures.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

Green wrote that he has a rare genetic condition called neurofibromatosis type 2, which has caused tumors to grow on his spinal cord.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

Shock has quickly shifted to anger in Hong Kong, as questions grow on who should be held accountable for the blaze.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

He leans against the fountain, letting a slow, lazy smile grow on his mouth.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black