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growing

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

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verb

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

Examples :

"Children grow quickly."

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verb

To appear or sprout.

Examples :

"A long tail began to grow from his backside."

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verb

To develop, to mature.

Examples :

"As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature."

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verb

To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

Examples :

"Have you ever grown your hair before?"

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verb

To assume a condition or quality over time.

Examples :

"The boy grew wise as he matured."

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verb

To become attached or fixed; to adhere.

Examples :

"The ivy is growing to the brick wall of the house. "

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noun

Growth; increase

Examples :

"The growing of vegetables in our garden provides us with fresh food. "

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noun

(attributive) Connected with growing

Examples :

"The growing season here begins in March."

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adjective

Examples :

"Milk is good for growing children."

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