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grows

The correct spelling is grows.

How to pronounce grows

/ɡɹəʊz/
verb

IPA: /ɡɹəʊz/

Say it like: Gro-ws

The correct spelling is grows. To become larger, to increase in magnitude. For example: "Children grow quickly."

Usage Examples

Children grow quickly.

A long tail began to grow from his backside.

As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To become larger, to increase in magnitude.
  2. 2.To appear or sprout.
  3. 3.To develop, to mature.
  4. 4.To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.
  5. 5.To assume a condition or quality over time.

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