grow up
Third Person
grows up
Present Participle
growing up
Past Tense
grew up
Past Participle
grown up
1
to change from being a child into an adult little by little
- Many children dream of what they want to be when they grow up.
- My sister is growing up so fast.
- She grew up with her cousins in the same house.
- She plans to move to the city where she grew up.
- When I grow up, I want to be a musician.
2
to increase or develop over time, usually referring to something abstract like an idea or concept
- The idea for the new technology grew up over several years of research.
- A thriving art scene grew up in the city, attracting artists from around the world.
- The concept for the innovative product grew up after identifying a gap in the market.
- Over the years, a strong bond grew up between the mentor and the mentee.
- Through their shared experiences, a genuine love grew up between the couple.
3
to develop a more mature and responsible way of behaving and thinking
- Experiencing parenthood forced them to grow up and prioritize their child's well-being over their own desires.
- Why don't you grow up and start taking your responsibilities seriously?
- It's time you grew up and made more thoughtful decisions.
- Graduating from college and entering the workforce made him realize it was time to grow up and take on more responsibilities.