grow

/ɡroʊ/

Definitions

1. verb

to increase in size, amount, or degree

“The plant will grow if it receives enough sunlight.”

2. verb

to develop or come into existence

“The company will grow into a major player in the industry.”

3. noun

the process of increasing in size, amount, or degree

“The rate of growth was impressive.”

4. noun

a part of a plant that grows from the ground, such as a stem or a branch

“The tree has many growths on its trunk.”

Synonyms

  • develop
  • expand
  • increase

Antonyms

  • decline
  • shrink