grow
/ˈɡɹəʊ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: grows · grew · growed
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
Verb
Examples
Children grow quickly.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To undergo growth; to be present (somewhere)
Verb
Examples
Apples now grow all over the world.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “grow” mean?
To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
Is “grow” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.