Grow to do Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈdu

GROH tuh DOO

UK

ɡɹˈəʊ/ /tˈuː/ /dʉː

gruh-OH too DOO

Definition

To gradually begin to do something or develop a habit, feeling, or ability over time.

Usage & Nuances

This phrase is often used for emotions ('grow to love'), opinions, or habits that develop slowly. Usually followed by a verb: 'grow to appreciate', 'grow to understand'. More formal than just 'start to'. Do not confuse with literal 'grow' (plants, size).

• Spanish: llegar a - ir llegando a
• Portuguese (BR): passar a - vir a
• Portuguese (PT): passar a - vir a
• Chinese (Simplified): 逐渐开始 - 渐渐会
• Chinese (Traditional): 逐漸開始 - 漸漸會
• Hindi: धीरे-धीरे करना सीखना - करना लगना
• Arabic: أصبح - بدأ (شيئًا تدريجيًا)
• Bengali: ধীরে ধীরে করে করা - অভ্যস্ত হয়ে ওঠা
• Russian: постепенно начать (делать что-то) - со временем привыкнуть (делать что-то)
• Japanese: 次第に～するようになる - 徐々に～するようになる
• Vietnamese: dần dần bắt đầu (làm gì đó) - càng ngày càng (thích/làm gì đó)
• Korean: 점점 ~하게 되다 - 시간이 지나 ~하게 되다
• Turkish: zamanla (bir şeyi) yapmaya başlamak - zamanla (bir şeye) alışmak
• Urdu: آہستہ آہستہ (کچھ کرنا) سیکھنا یا عادت ڈالنا
• Indonesian: mulai (melakukan sesuatu) secara bertahap - lama-lama (menjadi)

Example Sentences

Over time, I grew to like vegetables.

basic

She grew to trust her new friend.

basic

He grew to enjoy reading every day.

basic

You'll grow to appreciate the quiet once you live here.

natural

At first I didn't like the city, but I grew to love it.

natural

You'll grow to see why this job matters.

natural