Top synonyms for “grow”: acquire, arise, develop, farm, get, maturate, mature, originate, and 6 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)“He grew a beard”
- (verb)pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become“The weather turned nasty”
- (verb)become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain“The problem grew too large for me”
- (verb)increase in size by natural process“Corn doesn't grow here”
- (verb)cause to grow or develop“He grows vegetables in his backyard”
- (verb)develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation“He matured fast”
- (verb)become attached by or as if by the process of growth“The tree trunks had grown together”
- (verb)grow emotionally or mature“The child developed beautifully in her new kindergarten”
- (verb)cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques“The Bordeaux region produces great red wines”
- (verb)come into existence; take on form or shape“A new religious movement originated in that country”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "grow"?
Common synonyms for "grow" include acquire, arise, develop, farm, get, maturate. Our thesaurus lists 14 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "grow" mean?
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes) Example: "He grew a beard"
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