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    • grow :pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
      • The weather turned nasty|She grew angry

    • grow :become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
      • The problem grew too large for me|Her business grew fast

    • grow :increase in size by natural process
      • Corn doesn't grow here|In these forests, mushrooms grow under the trees|her hair doesn't grow much anymore

    • grow :cause to grow or develop
      • He grows vegetables in his backyard

    • grow :develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
      • He matured fast|The child grew fast

    • grow :come into existence; take on form or shape
      • A new religious movement originated in that country|a love that sprang up from friendship|the idea for the book grew out of a short story|An interesting phenomenon uprose

    • grow :cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
      • The Bordeaux region produces great red wines|They produce good ham in Parma|We grow wheat here|We raise hogs here

    • grow :come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
      • He grew a beard|The patient developed abdominal pains|I got funny spots all over my body|Well-developed breasts

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