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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Speculation has grown in part of southeast Iowa, near the Mississippi River, in recent days as word about a large project has spread.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
First published in 2013, the database has grown for more than a decade as scientists have added an increasing number of important fossil species.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026
Analysts at KeyBanc said it was “unthinkable” how Akamai has grown its AI inference business, that started out with 2 to 5 megawatts of commitments in Oct.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
BLK BOX works internationally across the EU and markets like the US, Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, Australia and has grown its workforce to 180 staff.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
“It has grown many feet in the days we have carried it back,” said Tyr.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
