Grow upon Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
If something 'grows upon' you, you gradually start to like or appreciate it more over time, even if you didn’t at first.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mostly used in informal conversation; can refer to people, music, places, ideas, or things that become likable over time. Usually takes an object (e.g., 'The song grew upon me'). Common alternatives: 'grow on'. Rare in American English; 'grow on' is more common there.
جمل نموذجية
This music started to grow upon me after I heard it a few times.
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At first I didn't like the city, but it began to grow upon me.
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The new employee will grow upon you, just give him some time.
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The taste of black coffee really grew upon me after I started drinking it every morning.
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I used to find classical music boring, but it eventually grew upon me.
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Don’t worry if you don’t love your new job right away; it might grow upon you.
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