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adjective

ˈgrōn How to pronounce grown (audio)
Definition of grownnext
as in lush
covered with a thick healthy natural growth a field lavishly grown with poppies

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verb

past participle of grow
1
as in produced
to look after or assist the growth of by labor and care a dedicated home gardener who grows tomatoes in her small garden every summer

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2
as in progressed
to become mature you've grown so much since we last saw each other

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3
as in become
to eventually have as a state or quality he will grow angry if we don't answer his question

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Recent Examples of grown
Adjective
The entire stalk, which appears to be the height of several grown men, is covered in growths that will eventually bloom, Callahan said. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 24 June 2026 The naked back of a child front and center was painted over with clothing; a young girl was painted over with a grown woman; an infant in Christ’s arms was altered to be an older child; and Christ’s own face, hair and beard were altered. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
Water Right Plants grown in hanging baskets may need to be watered daily or even more often during extreme heat. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 As neighborhoods have grown closer, Gordon worries not only about the animals’ safety, but also about the rescue’s long-term stability. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grown
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grown
  1. lush
  2. produced
  3. progressed
  4. become
  5. green
  6. raised
  7. aged
  8. gone
Adjective
  • Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • If your lawn is struggling from summer heat, weeds, or drought, reseeding can revitalize it and help make your lawn look thick and lush.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of lush
Verb
  • This story was produced with financial support from supporters including The Green Family Foundation Trust and Ken O’Keefe, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
    — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • What that fourth-inning strikeout, the following exchange of beliefs and subsequent skirmish produced, then, was fittingly a form of presence.
    — Noah White, Washington Post, 1 July 2026
Definition of produced
Verb
  • As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • Long story short, the goal was ruled out for offside and the Seleção progressed through to the Round of 16.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of progressed
Verb
  • As Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding approaches, experts say the ceremony is poised to become much more than a celebrity milestone.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Swift is known for her Fourth of July parties, which have become Rhode Island lore.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 2 July 2026
Definition of become
Adjective
  • The ornate vehicle holding the coffins is white and green, according to footage from Reuters.
    — Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Flashes of red, green and white glow over the dark waters of Lake Sinclair on a warm Saturday morning in May.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of green
Verb
  • The bike lane is raised a little from the street, and then the sidewalk is raised a little from the bike lane.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • But last year, Australia’s National Rodeo Association raised the age limit to 18, boosting Bella’s ambition to one day ride in adult comps.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of raised
Verb
  • One has aged well, whereas the other looks like its breakfast consists of a pack of cigarettes with Cheerios swimming in a bowl of Jack Daniel’s.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
  • Armani passed away on September 4, aged 91, due to liver failure.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Definition of aged
Verb
  • We’re certainly gone from the days of teams avoiding trading within the conference or, ha, the division.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The search for machine consciousness has gone mainstream, and companies such as Google, Meta and OpenAI are hiring philosophers to explore questions about AI welfare.
    — Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
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