grow into

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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What began as a modest storefront in Glen Cove has grown into something far greater than a jewelry business. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 The device, called a biohybrid mesh harvester, features numerous tiny piezoelectric generators distributed across a flexible network that living cells can grow into and around. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 In 1963, O’Malley invested in landscaping that would grow into lush botanical gardens just outside of its gates. — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026 The game settled down a bit after that first rotation, but Wilson played most of his debut with the well-meaning gracelessness of a puppy who has yet to grow into his paws. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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