grow into

1. (transitive)To grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something, especially an item of clothing).

   His new jumper was a bit big for him, but he'll grow into it in a couple of years.

2. (transitive)To become accustomed to (something) by maturing.

   At first, the new job as managing director was way over my head, but I grew into it.

1. The little girl grew into a beautiful woman.

   Маленька дівчинка перетворилася на гарну жінку. — deniko

   ruМаленькая девочка превратилась в красивую женщину. — zwhzwh

   deAus dem kleinen Mädchen wurde eine schöne Frau. — Esperantostern

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2. The town grew into a city.

   deDie Stadt wurde zur Großstadt. — Manfredo

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3. She has grown into a beautiful young lady.

   deSie wuchs zu einer schönen jungen Dame heran. — Esperantostern

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4. Tom was a gangly, uncoordinated child who grew into a clumsy adult.

   Том був цибатою дитиною з поганою координацією, що виріс і став незграбним дорослим. — deniko

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5. She grew into a beautiful woman.

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irregular · Lesson

• grow upстаріти, постарітиTo mature and become an adult.
• grow outTo allow (something, often hair) to grow unimpeded.
• grow onTo become more likeable to someone.
• grow intoTo grow in size, so as to be able to fit (something, especially an item of clothing).
• grow apartTo gradually become estranged.