grow
verb (used without object)
to increase by natural development, as any living organism or part by assimilation of nutriment; increase in size or substance.
grows
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present tense formof grow (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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What happens to a child who grows up with a parent struggling with the consequences of profound trauma, and what does it mean for the child’s well-being?
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
However, as these effects fade and aggregate demand grows moderately, underlying inflation will resume its decline, the bank added.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
He expects agent-to-agent activity to increase as consumer adoption of AI grows.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
In time, however, it becomes evident that their personal interests don’t entirely conform to the public interest, and a backlash grows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
The dread in my chest grows bigger with every step I take.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
