Standard Synonyms
All synonyms for grow provided by Thesaurus.com
Advance
Blossom
Branch out
Bud
Burgeon
Develop
Foster
Fructify
Germinate
Mature
Progress
Proliferate
Put out
Expand
Extend
Lengthen
Rise
Sprout
Unfold
Widen
Slang Synonyms
Academic Synonyms
Develop
Proliferate
Expand
Increase
Old English Synonyms
Increase
Get bigger
Develop
Expand
Regional Synonyms
Advance
Develop
Expand
Gain
Mature
Progress
Increase
Rise
Strengthen
Surges
Industry-specific Synonyms
Advance
Cultivate
Foster
Progress
Expand
Surge
Blossom
Thrive
Antonyms
Shrink
Decrease
Contract
Wane
Lessen.
Meaning
to increase in size by natural development, or to increase in size or number by cultivation
Definition
(verb) (1) To increase in size by natural development, as of a living organism. (2) To increase in size or extent; expand: His business grew rapidly. (3) To become gradually larger or greater; increase: The noise grew louder. See Synonyms at increase. (4) To increase in intensity; intensify: His anger grew. (5) To progress or develop, as in strength or quality; mature: He grew more confident with each passing year. (6) To come to be by gradual development; to become: He grew tired of waiting. (7) To spring up or come forth; to originate; to arise: A thought grew in his mind. (8) To increase in
Example Sentences
1. The plant grew tall and thin.
2. The child grew quickly during his first year.
3. Interest in the project grew after the initial investment.
4. The company grew rapidly after moving to the new location.
5. The government needs to take action to grow the economy.