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Meaning of grow into | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

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

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.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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