getting larger in size, amount, or importance
There is a growing interest in electric cars around the world.
The company faces a growing number of complaints about its service.
developing or maturing, especially in a natural or healthy way
A growing puppy needs plenty of sleep and nutritious food.
The school supports every growing student with counseling and activities.
the activity or process of cultivating and raising plants or crops
Greenhouse growing lets farmers harvest tomatoes in winter.
Hydroponic growing uses nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
to cultivate plants or crops, or for plants to develop
They grow tomatoes in their backyard.
Rice is grown in flooded fields called paddies.
to increase in size, number, or amount over time
Children grow quickly during their first years.
Sales are growing steadily every month.
✦ Old English grōwan “to flourish, develop, get bigger,” of Germanic origin; related to German grünen “to become green.”
to gradually become or come to feel a particular way
He grew tired after the long hike.
The room grew silent when the teacher entered.
to cause something to increase or develop
The start-up hopes to grow its customer base quickly.
Regular reading can grow your vocabulary.
to let hair, nails, or similar things become longer
He decided to grow a beard over the winter.
She has been growing her hair for a wedding.
