Grow to Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɹoʊ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
GROH-too, GROH-tuh, GROH-tih
ɡɹˈəʊ/ /tˈuː
groh-TOO
Definition
To gradually become a certain way, or to slowly start feeling, thinking, or doing something over time.
Usage & Nuances
"Grow to" is followed by a verb (often with "to like," "to understand," etc.) to show a change over time, not a physical action. Common in emotional or opinion changes. Typical phrases: "grow to love," "grow to respect." Not used for immediate actions.
Spanish: llegar a - empezar aPortuguese (BR): passar a - começar aPortuguese (PT): passar a - começar aChinese (Simplified): 逐渐变得 - 渐渐学会Chinese (Traditional): 逐漸變得 - 漸漸學會Hindi: धीरे-धीरे करना शुरू करना - आदत बननाArabic: يبدأ في - يصبح مع الوقتBengali: ধীরে ধীরে (কিছু করা/অবস্থায় পৌঁছানো)Russian: постепенно начать - со временем прийти к (чему-либо)Japanese: だんだん〜するようになるVietnamese: dần dần cảm thấy - dần dần trở nênKorean: 점점 ~하게 되다Turkish: zamanla (bir şeyi yapmak/hissetmek)Urdu: آہستہ آہستہ (کچھ محسوس کرنا یا بن جانا)Indonesian: lama-lama menjadi - perlahan mulai
Example Sentences
I grew to enjoy living in the city.
basic
They grew to respect their coach.
basic
Over time, she grew to understand his feelings.
basic
You might grow to love spicy food after trying it a few times.
natural
At first, the job was hard, but I grew to appreciate the challenge.
natural
Don’t worry, you'll grow to feel more confident here.
natural