English Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verbs with GROW
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Grow apart | Stop having a close relationship; become more distant | "We used to be close friends but we've grown apart since I left London." |
| Grow back | Grow again when cut (e.g. hair, nails, grass...) | "We need to cut our nails regularly because they grow back very quickly." |
| Grow from | Result or develop from something | "A new treaty grew from the discussions." |
| Grow into | Develop or change over time | "The undisciplined boy grew into a responsible young man." |
| Grow into | Become big enough to fit larger clothes | "The coat is a bit big, but she'll grow into it." |
| Grow on | Begin to like something you didn't like before | "I didn't like his suggestion at first, but little by little the idea grew on me." |
| Grow out | Let hair grow to get rid of the style/dye/perm, etc. | "I don't like my hair permed. Now I'll have to let it grow out!" |
| Grow out of | Become too big for your old clothes | "She has already grown out of the shoes I bought her earlier this year! |
| Grow together | Gradually become close, united or attached. | "We grew together during our years in boarding school." |
| Grow up | Spend one's childhood Become an adult |
"I grew up in a small village." "Don't be so childish. You need to grow up!" |
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