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to grow
01
crescer, desenvolver-se
to get larger and taller and become an adult over time
Intransitive
Exemplos
As they grow, puppies require a lot of care and attention.
À medida que crescem, os filhotes exigem muitos cuidados e atenção.
1.1
crescer, desenvolver-se
(of a plant) to naturally exist and develop
Intransitive: to grow
Exemplos
These mushrooms grow in damp, wooded areas.
Estes cogumelos crescem em áreas úmidas e arborizadas.
1.2
crescer, desenvolver
(of hair, nails, etc.) to develop or become longer
Intransitive
Exemplos
The cat 's claws have grown quite sharp.
As garras do gato cresceram bastante afiadas.
1.3
cultivar, fazer crescer
to cause a plant to develop and give fruit or flowers
Transitive: to grow a plant
Exemplos
He 's trying to grow organic strawberries.
Ele está tentando cultivar morangos orgânicos.
1.4
deixar crescer, fazer crescer
to let one's hair, nail, etc. become longer
Transitive: to grow one's hair or nail
Exemplos
He wants to grow a mustache this winter.
Ele quer deixar crescer um bigode neste inverno.
02
crescer, aumentar
to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality
Intransitive
Exemplos
His confidence in public speaking has grown remarkably.
A confiança dele em falar em público cresceu notavelmente.
Exemplos
Alex grew bored of watching the same TV show every night.
Alex começou a se cansar de assistir ao mesmo programa de TV todas as noites.
3.1
desenvolver-se, progredir
(of people) to acquire and improve a specific skill or quality
Intransitive
Exemplos
Supportive friends can help you grow socially.
Amigos solidários podem ajudá-lo a crescer socialmente.
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