Grow into Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
GROH IN-too, GROH in-TOO, GROH IN-tuh
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɪntʊ
groh IN-tuh
Definition
To develop or change over time and eventually become something, or to become big enough to fit into something, like clothes.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, commonly used for children outgrowing clothes or describing someone or something becoming suitable for a role or identity over time. Can refer to both physical (size) and abstract (skills, personality) growth.
Spanish: convertirse en - crecer hasta llegar a caber enPortuguese (BR): tornar-se em - crescer até servirPortuguese (PT): tornar-se em - crescer até servirChinese (Simplified): 逐渐成为 - 长大到能穿Chinese (Traditional): 逐漸成為 - 長大到能穿Hindi: बन जाना - बड़ा होकर फिट हो जानाArabic: يصبح مع الوقت - يكبر ليصلح لهBengali: অভ্যাস করা - বড় হয়ে উপযুক্ত হওয়াRussian: перерасти - привыкнуть (к роли)Japanese: 成長して〜になる - 慣れるVietnamese: trở thành - thích nghi vớiKorean: 자라서 ~가 되다 - 익숙해지다Turkish: zamanla dönüşmek - alışmakUrdu: بڑھ کر بن جانا - خوگر ہوناIndonesian: trở thành - quen với
Example Sentences
He will grow into his new shoes soon.
basic
She hopes to grow into a great leader one day.
basic
Children often grow into their parents’ personalities.
basic
Don’t worry about that jacket being too big; you’ll grow into it by next year.
natural
Over time, she really grew into her role at work and became confident.
natural
It took a while, but the puppy finally grew into his huge paws.
natural