verb
grow
GROH/ɡrəʊ/
To develop through increasing size or maturity.
The bean plant grows from a small seedling into a mature plant.
Etymology
Old English growan described plants flourishing and getting bigger. Its use broadened to people, animals, and their parts, making plant development the starting point for the general sense of increasing.
In context
we're gonna let these continue to grow a little crowded and check in when it's closer to transplant. It's been about a week, and these beets are ready to transplant
More examples
- Children grow more independent as they get older.
- Concern about the missing hikers is growing.
- We grow tomatoes in our backyard every summer.
Forms
grow · grows · grew · grown · growing
growth noun — The process of increasing in size or maturity.