To increase in size, number, or importance. The company plans to grow its workforce by 20% next year.
To develop or mature physically, mentally, or emotionally. Children grow quickly in their first few years of life.
To cultivate or produce plants or crops. She decided to grow tomatoes in her backyard garden.
To become gradually or increasingly. He grew more confident as he gained experience.
(intransitive) To exist and develop in a particular place or under particular conditions. Nothing will grow in this arid soil.
To allow or cause (hair, a beard, etc.) to lengthen or develop by not cutting it. He's growing a beard for the winter.