grow
Translation
to grow, to cultivate, to become
Examples
Plants grow towards the light.
Plants grow towards the light.
I grow tomatoes in my garden.
I grow tomatoes in my garden.
He grew tired of waiting.
He grew tired of waiting.
Grammar Patterns
to grow ((sth.)) to cultivate sth. I grow tomatoes.
to grow ((adjective)) to become sth. He grew tired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: increase, develop, cultivate; Antonyms: shrink, decrease
Etymology
From Old English 'grōwan', related to 'green', as in something becoming green and flourishing.
Memory Tips
Picture a small green shoot 'growing' into a large tree.