Meaning of grow on | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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”

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