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grow Synonyms
Another word for grow
Choosing another word for grow depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically (of a living thing).
Usage Example
"Children develop rapidly during their early teenage years."
Strongest
develop
Strong
mature
grow up
shoot up
sprout
germinate
thrive
flourish
• verb (Context 2)
To plant, tend, and harvest a crop or plant.
Usage Example
"The farmers in this valley cultivate organic tomatoes and sweet corn."
Strongest
cultivate
farm
Strong
raise
produce
propagate
tend
Weak
nurture
• verb (Context 3)
To increase in size, number, value, or degree; or to cause an organization or enterprise to expand.
Usage Example
"The company plans to expand its customer base across Europe over the next five years."
Strongest
expand
increase
Strong
enlarge
extend
multiply
build up
scale up
swell
burgeon
mushroom
• verb (Context 4)
To become gradually or increasingly (used as a linking verb before an adjective).
Usage Example
"The sky began to become dark as the evening storm approached."
Strongest
become
get
turn
Strong
wax
come to be
Opposites of grow
The opposite of grow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
shrink
decrease
contract
wither
diminish
shrivel
remain
dwindle
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Grow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/grow