grows
word · lemma: grow
/ˈɡɹoʊz/
grohz
/ɡɹˈəʊz/
grohz
Definition
To become larger, older, or more developed over time. It can also mean to increase, or for a person to produce plants by caring for them.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'grow up' (become an adult), 'grow into' (develop to fit a role or size), and 'grow + adjective' such as 'grow tired' or 'grow stronger'. For plants and children, 'grow' often means develop naturally; for food or flowers, it can also mean 'cultivate'.
Spanish: crece - cultivaPortuguese (BR): cresce - cultivaPortuguese (PT): cresce - cultivaChinese (Simplified): 生长 - 增长 - 种植Chinese (Traditional): 生長 - 增長 - 種植Hindi: बढ़ता है - उगाता हैArabic: ينمو - يزرعBengali: বড় হয় - বৃদ্ধি পায় - চাষ করেRussian: расти - выращиватьJapanese: 成長する - 育てるVietnamese: phát triển - lớn lên - trồngKorean: 자라다 - 키우다Turkish: büyümek - yetiştirmekUrdu: بڑھنا - اُگاناIndonesian: tumbuh - menanam
Example Sentences
She grows more confident every time she speaks in public.
natural
The tension grows when nobody says what they're really thinking.
natural
The baby grows very fast.
basic
This plant grows well in the sun.
basic
He grows tomatoes in his yard.
basic
Our company grows every year, but we still feel like a small team.
natural