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.
has grown
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present perfectof grow (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Kristoffersen said the global car-carrier fleet has grown by about 40%, but still can’t meet China’s needs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Now, as the total number of his clients has grown, Americans make up three-fourths of his work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
But the fight over denials has grown louder in recent years, as Americans and their clinicians have become increasingly frustrated with the U.S. health-insurance system due to soaring costs and rising rates of denials.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
Meanwhile, Ukraine has grown increasingly adept at carrying out long-range strikes on Russian territory.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
But outside the electric fence, an encampment has grown.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
