grow into
phrasal verb
grew into; grown into; growing into; grows into
1
: to become (something) as time passes
She has grown into an accomplished and charming young woman.
His small company has grown into a huge international corporation.
2
: to become large enough for (a certain size of clothing)
Ben will grow into Billy's shoes in a year or two.
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The scene eventually grew into a full-on block party in the middle of Levi's Stadium.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Budweiser’s ‘American Icons’ A baby bird who grows into a majestic bald eagle and a Clydesdale are friends.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Others need time to mature and grow into the role.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
That gives your hibiscus the entire growing season to grow into a strong tree.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Budweiser’s ‘American Icons’ A baby bird who grows into a majestic bald eagle and a Clydesdale are friends.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Others need time to mature and grow into the role.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
That gives your hibiscus the entire growing season to grow into a strong tree.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grow into
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“Grow into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20into. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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