Meaning of grow into | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

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

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

“Hey there Mr. Interview / I don’t have⟳ to answer⟳ you / This is what I grew into / Don’t judge⟳ me and my soul stew”

“Bourdain grew into his looks; his was the kind of face⟳ that inspired Talmudic levels of study⟳ among women. He grew into his shows. They got better, moodier, more complicated.”

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