grow into en · VERB
Meanings
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(transitive) To grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something, especially an item of clothing).
His new jumper was a bit big for him, but he'll grow into it in a couple of years.
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(transitive) To become accustomed to (something) by maturing.
Bourdain grew into his looks; his was the kind of face that inspired Talmudic levels of study among women. He grew into his shows. They got better, moodier, more complicated.
2022 October 3, Dwitght Garner, “Anthony Bourdain’s New Biography: Light on Subtlety, Heavy on Grit”, in The New York Times:Hey there Mr. Interview / I don’t have to answer you / This is what I grew into / Don’t judge me and my soul stew
1987, Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Funky Crime”, in The Uplift Mofo Party Plan:At first, the new job as managing director was way over my head, but I grew into it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| growing into | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| grown into | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| grew into | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| grows into | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Translations (8)
hu belenő (to become accustomed to (something) by maturing) · pl dorosnąć do (to become accustomed to (something) by maturing) · pl dorosnąć (to grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something)) · pl wyrastać na (to become accustomed to (something) by maturing) · hu belenő (to grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something)) · pl dorastać (to grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something)) · pl wyrosnąć na (to become accustomed to (something) by maturing) · pl dorastać do (to become accustomed to (something) by maturing)