grow on

verb

grew on; grown on; growing on; grows on

transitive verb

1
: to have an increasing influence
a bad habit that grows on a person
2
: to become increasingly acceptable or attractive
He didn't like it at first, but it grew on him.

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Verdoie hand-harvests organic shiitake mushrooms grown on upcycled substrates at a regenerative farm in France. — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 During a treatment break to allow my blood counts to recover, a 3-inch mass grew on my collarbone. — Stat Staff, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 This crop is no longer grown on the island, but a sort of plantation town vibe is still present. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 The wine was produced from nine indigenous Bordeaux grape varieties, all grown on 100 percent Franc de Pied vines. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grow on

Word History

First Known Use

1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of grow on was in 1608

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“Grow on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grow%20on. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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