grew

/ɡɹuː/

verb

  1. 1

    To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

    Children grow quickly.
  2. 2

    To appear or sprout.

    A long tail began to grow from his backside.
  3. 3

    To develop, to mature.

    As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature.
  4. 4

    To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

    Have you ever grown your hair before?
  5. 5

    To assume a condition or quality over time.

    The boy grew wise as he matured.
  6. 6

    To become attached or fixed; to adhere.

Antonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To be frightened; to shudder with fear.

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