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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Those could be grown into pancreatic cells suitable for transplant. Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Over the years, the company has grown into a nationwide household goods moving company with multiple locations, setting itself apart through its core values. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025 By the 2000s, her bold lip remained, however her short hair (which saw shapes like pompadours and bobs) grew into her slick-back era. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025 Over this long period of time, Peter has grown into a completely different musician, Curtis said. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025 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 24 Mar. 2025.

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