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to grow up
[phrase form: grow]
01
to change from being a child into an adult little by little
Intransitive
02
to increase or develop over time, usually referring to something abstract like an idea or concept
Intransitive
03
to develop a more mature and responsible way of behaving and thinking
Intransitive
grow up
01
used to express exasperation or disapproval towards someone who is behaving immaturely or irresponsibly
grow up
v
Example
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.
The idea for the new technology grew up over several years of research.
Over the years, a strong bond grew up between the mentor and the mentee.
