Pronunciation: /ɡroʊ/
noun the process of growing or the result of growing
A1 Plants need sunlight and water to grow.
A2 The child's love for animals continued to grow.
B1 The company saw a steady grow in profits over the last quarter.
B2 Her passion for photography began to grow after taking a class.
C1 The city's population grow has led to increased traffic congestion.
C2 The artist's talent continued to grow with each new masterpiece.
verb to increase in size or develop
A1 Plants grow in the soil.
A2 Children grow up so fast.
B1 The company is looking to grow its market share.
B2 Her interest in photography grew over time.
C1 The city's population continues to grow rapidly.
C2 His knowledge and expertise have grown significantly since starting his own business.
adjective having the ability to grow or showing growth
A1 Plants need water and sunlight to grow.
A2 Children grow quickly during their first few years.
B1 Her interest in gardening grew after she planted her first flower.
B2 The company's profits continue to grow steadily each quarter.
C1 His passion for photography has grown into a successful career.
C2 The city's population has been growing rapidly due to immigration.
adverb in a manner that shows growth or increase
A1 Plants grow quickly in the spring.
A2 My interest in gardening has grown over the years.
B1 The company's profits are expected to grow significantly next quarter.
B2 Her confidence grew as she gained more experience in her new job.
C1 The population of the city has been growing steadily due to migration.
C2 His reputation as a talented artist continued to grow worldwide.
formal The company aims to grow its market share by expanding into new regions.
informal I've been trying to grow some vegetables in my backyard garden.
slang She's been growing her hair out for months now.
figurative As we face challenges, we must grow stronger and more resilient.
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