grow

Definition

  • v. become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
  • v. increase in size by natural process
  • v. cause to grow or develop
  • v. cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques

Word forms

Past tense
grew
Past participle
grown
Present participle
growing
Third person singular
grows

Example sentences

  1. vt.

    I want to grow tomatoes in my garden this summer.

  2. vi.

    Children grow quickly during their first few years of life.