grow

• Verbe désignant le processus d'augmentation en taille, en quantité ou de développement au fil du temps, ainsi que la croissance des plantes.

A verb used to indicate the process of increasing in size, quantity, or development over time.

verbe irrégulier

1. Increase in sizeA1formal

   To become larger or bigger in size, quantity, or degree.

   grandir, augmenter en taille

   • The plants grow quickly in spring.
   • The company grew rapidly over the years.
   • Her hair grows about an inch per month.

   Synonymesburgeonenlargeexpandincreasemultiplyproliferateswell

   Antonymesdecreasediminishshrink

2. Develop or matureA1formal

   To develop or change over time, often from young to adult.

   grandir / se développer

   • Children grow up so fast.
   • He grew into a responsible adult.
   • The economy grew steadily during the decade.

   Synonymesadvanceagedevelopevolvematureprogressripen

   Antonymesatrophydeclineregressstuntwither

3. Cultivate plantsA2formal

   To cause plants to grow by caring for them.

   cultiver des plantes

   • Farmers grow wheat in this region.
   • She grows vegetables in her backyard garden.
   • They grow coffee beans on the hillside.

   Synonymescultivatefarmnurtureplantraisetend

Variantes phrasalgrow overgrow up