grow
/ɡrəʊ/ · /ɡroʊ/
CEFR level A1Topic NatureWord #606 in the learning path
生长；增长；发展
Definitions
v. To become bigger or develop over time.
生长；增长；发展
v. To raise plants for food or other purposes.
种植
v. To gradually become different in condition or feeling.
逐渐变得
Example
We grow fresh herbs in pots beside the kitchen window.
我们在厨房窗边的花盆里种新鲜香草。
As cities grow, local authorities must invest in transport systems that serve expanding populations.
随着城市发展，地方政府必须投资建设满足不断增长的人口需求的交通系统。
Collocations
- grow rapidly
- grow vegetables
- grow older
- grow increasingly concerned
Word family
- growth (n.)
- grower (n.)
- growing (adj.)
Antonyms
- shrink
Usage tip
过去式grew，过去分词grown；表变得后接形容词。
FAQ
- What does grow mean?
- To become bigger or develop over time. To raise plants for food or other purposes. To gradually become different in condition or feeling.
- How is grow pronounced?
- UK /ɡrəʊ/, US /ɡroʊ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
