What is another word for Grow? – 146 Grow Synonyms

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Synonyms & Similar Words

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Meaning of Grow

According to Merriam-Webster, "grow" means to increase in size, amount, or degree, or to become larger, stronger, or more advanced

Definitions

The Cambridge Dictionary defines "grow" as to become bigger or more developed, or to increase in amount or degree
The Oxford Dictionary states that "grow" means to increase in size, amount, or degree, or to develop or become more mature

Example Uses

The company will grow its operations in the new market to increase revenue
She will grow her own vegetables in the backyard garden
The city will grow and develop with the new infrastructure projects
The child will grow up to be a successful doctor
The plant will grow and flourish in the warm sunlight

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

decrease shrink reduce diminish dwindle decline contract compress compress narrow lessen lower drop fall sink slump wane fade deteriorate degenerate atrophy weaken soften slow halt stop stagnate regress retract