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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Over five books, it grows into a sprawling story of war, power and morally ambiguous immortals, in a formula that leaves its audience of mostly young women swooning.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
And when the haze grows heavy, she is quick to force them inside.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Mull’s art is impressively varied and original and grows more powerful in the years after he sobered up and confronted some of the demons of his difficult childhood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Another 2% will be added “at the board’s discretion” each time the company’s value grows 50% above an undisclosed set baseline.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Fredrick’s affliction remains; if anything, it grows worse.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
