entwachsen
Translation
to outgrow, to grow out of
Examples
Das Kind ist den Schuhen entwachsen.
The child has outgrown the shoes.
Er ist diesem kindischen Verhalten entwachsen.
He has outgrown this childish behaviour.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.dat)) to outgrow (sth.) The child has outgrown the shoes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hinauswachsen über (to grow beyond)
Etymology
From 'ent-' (away from) and 'wachsen' (to grow). It means to 'grow away from' or 'grow out of' something.
Memory Tips
Think of 'growing out of' something. The 'ent-' prefix signifies moving away from a previous state.