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Meaning of grow on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To become more likeable to someone.
    idiomatic, transitive
  2. To gradually become more evident to someone.
    transitive

Equivalents

Deutsch festwachsen
Español apegarse cobrar apego coger apegamiento encariñarse gustar cada vez más

Examples

“I didn't like⟳ this song at first, but now it's starting to grow⟳ on me.”
“Blinking and swallowing, she checked her list of questions. “What are some of your favorite outdoor and indoor activities?” “Well, whale watching is growing on me.””
“"I can tell⟳ you now, Sam. […] When you left me last⟳ night, the whole deadly seriousness of the matter⟳ grew on me, till I was as miserable as a man can be." His face⟳ lightened as I spoke.”
“Realisation grew on me / As quickly as it takes your hand”

CEFR level

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

grow out grow out of grow some balls grow some skin grow up growe

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