grew

ɡruː

Definitions

1. verb

to increase in size, amount, or degree; to develop or mature

“The plant grew quickly in the warm sunlight.”

2. verb

to become or be made something, especially in a particular way

“She grew into a beautiful woman.”

3. noun

a period of time when something is growing or developing

“The company is in a period of growth.”

4. noun

a change that occurs in something or someone as they develop or mature

“The change in the child was a growth spurt.”

Synonyms

  • developed
  • gained
  • increased
  • matured

Antonyms

  • decreased
  • deteriorated
  • shrunk