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grows

Pronunciation: [ɡroʊz]

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Learn how to use grows in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “development”

(verb) to increase in size, quantity, or importance. When something grows, it becomes bigger or more over time, like plants growing in a garden.

Example

The tree grows tall and strong every year.

Example

The plants didn't grow because they didn't get enough sunlight.

Example

How fast do your flowers grow in the spring?

Context: “emotions”

(verb) to develop feelings or attitudes that become stronger over time. If you grow fond of someone, it means you start to like them more as time goes on.

Example

As they spent more time together, she grows more attached to him.

Example

He didn't grow any fonder of the idea, even after hearing more about it.

Example

Do you think she will grow to like her new school?

Context: “business”

(verb) to increase in income or profits. When a business grows, it makes more money and becomes more successful.

Example

Over the last year, the company grows significantly in its earnings.

Example

The start-up didn't grow its revenue as expected this quarter.

Example

What strategies can we use to grow our business this year?

How to pronounce grows

Pronunciation: [ɡroʊz]

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