grows Definition
- 1to increase in size or amount, or to become more advanced or developed
- 2to produce plants or animals
Using grows: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grows" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The economy grows at a steady pace.
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As children grow, they learn new things.
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She grows her own vegetables in the garden.
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The company grows its business by expanding into new markets.
grows Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for grows
- develops
- expands
- matures
Antonyms for grows
- shrinks
- diminishes
Phrases with grows
grow up
to develop from a child into an adult
Example
When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.
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At first, I didn't like the song, but it grew on me after I heard it a few times.
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I used to love playing video games, but I grew out of it as I got older.
Summary: grows in Brief
The verb 'grows' [ɡroʊz] means to increase in size, amount, or development, or to produce plants or animals. It is often used in phrases such as 'grow up,' which refers to developing from a child into an adult, and 'grow on someone,' which means to become more liked over time. 'Grow out of something' means to stop doing or liking something as you get older.
