English Explanatory Dictionary

grow up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To mature and become an adult.
  2. To start to develop; to flourish.
  3. To stop acting as or like a child (often used as an imperative interjection).
intj
  1. Used to criticize childish behavior, especially that considered unreasonable for one's age.

Pronunciation

en-au-grow up.ogg

Word forms

grow up grows up growing up grew up grown up

Etymology

Dissimilated from Middle English upgrowen.

Synonyms

age upgrow blossom prosper

Derived words

grown up
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