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grow (EN)
verb

verb “grow”

Infinitiv grow; hien grows; Verg. grew; Part. Verg. grown; Ger. growing
  1. to increase in size or amount
    The city grows by 10% of its population every year.
  2. (of a child or animal) to develop, to mature
    The puppy grew into a strong, loyal dog over the year.
  3. to actively work on making something larger or more successful
    She spent the summer growing her collection of rare herbs in the garden.
  4. (of plants) to undergo growth or be present in a particular place
    Sunflowers grow in the summer garden.
  5. to raise and care for plants
    She grew a beautiful array of tulips in her front yard.
  6. to gradually become or develop into a certain state or condition
    She grew more confident with each public speech she gave.
  7. to start to do something more and more over time
    At first, the job seemed difficult, but he grew to appreciate the challenges it presented.
  8. to enhance or advance one's abilities or characteristics
    Over the years, he grew as an artist.