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grow

[/ɡroʊ/]
verb
crescer
1. to increase in size, height, or amount
The plant grows taller every week.
A planta cresce mais alta a cada semana.
2. to develop or progress gradually
She grew into a confident woman.
Ela se tornou uma mulher confiante com o tempo.
3. to cultivate or produce plants
He grows vegetables in his garden.
Ele cultiva vegetais em seu jardim.
4. to become or come to be
The situation grew more complicated.
A situação ficou mais complicada.
5. to increase in number or quantity
The company grew by 50% last year.
A empresa cresceu 50% no ano passado.
Synonyms
expandincreasedevelopcultivatethriveflourish
Antonyms
shrinkdecreasediminishdeclinewither

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
crescer
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
crescer
same as general usage
São Paulo
crescer
same as general usage
Portugal
crescer
same as general usage; also 'medrar' in literary contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

grow out of
grow on someone (to become more likeable)
grow up (to mature)
growing pains
grow old together
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