adolesce
/əˈdɒlɛsk/; /adˈɒlɛsɪ/Definitions
1. verb
to grow or develop into a young adult, typically in one’s teens or early twenties
“As children begin to adolescents, they may experience hormonal changes and mood swings.”
2. verb
to come into being or develop at a particular stage of life
“The teenager began to adolescents and developed a keen interest in music.”