grow up

• Partikelverb, das den Prozess des Erwachsenwerdens, des Reifens oder der Entwicklung vom Kind zum Erwachsenen bezeichnet; auch im Sinne von 'heranwachsen' oder 'groß werden' verwendet.

A phrasal verb used to indicate the process of becoming older, more mature, or developing from a child into an adult.

unzählbar · unregelmäßiges Verb · intransitiv · Phrasal, ohne Objekt

1. Become an adultformal

   To develop from a child into an adult.

   Erwachsen werden

   • She grew up in a small town in the countryside.
   • He wants to be a doctor when he grows up.
   • They grew up together and remained close friends.

   Synonymecome of agemature

   Antonymeregress

2. Become more matureinformal

   To develop emotionally or mentally; to stop behaving childishly.

   Erwachsen werden

   • It's time for you to grow up and take responsibility.
   • He finally grew up after starting his own business.
   • She told him to grow up and stop complaining.

   Synonymecome of agedevelopmaturesettle downwise up

   Antonymeregressstagnate

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