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grow

[groh] / groʊ /
VERB
become larger, evolve
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advance age become breed build come cultivate develop expand flourish gain increase mature multiply produce raise rise spread sprout swell thrive turn widen
STRONG
abound amplify arise augment burgeon dilate enlarge extend germinate heighten issue luxuriate maturate mount originate propagate pullulate ripen shoot stem stretch thicken vegetate wax
WEAK
branch out burst forth come to be fill out get bigger get taller pop up spring up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cease compress contract decline decrease demolish destroy diminish drop fail halt ignore languish lessen lose lower narrow neglect raze recede reduce repress retreat ruin shrink stop
STRONG
abridge condense curtail hold keep shorten
WEAK
stunt

Example Sentences

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"By understanding what this species needs, we can create the right conditions for it to grow and thrive. Not just here, but potentially beyond Clumber," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The company plans to stay nimble in the short term while continuing to grow, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The market has shifted focus to strong corporate earnings, with S&P 500 EPS projected to grow nearly 18% this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

Its sports marketing practice is viewed as particularly lucrative and has potential to grow in value as big dollars flow into sports that draw large crowds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Each month the occupation seemed to grow harsher, restrictions more numerous.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom