grow into
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to become big enough to fit into a piece of clothing that was too large before; it also means to become more confident or skilled in a new role.
phrasal verb. to reach a physical size sufficient to fit a garment; figuratively, to develop the necessary skills, confidence, or maturity to fulfill a specific role or position.
The jacket is big now, but he will grow into it soon.
It took a few months, but she eventually began to grow into her new role as team leader.
While the initial responsibilities seemed overwhelming, the young executive managed to grow into the position, eventually spearheading the company's most successful merger.
- fit
- mature into
- become suited to
- outgrow
- Particles
- into
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- grow + into + object
inseparable phrasal verb; the object is usually a piece of clothing or a professional role/title.
highlight the transition from the literal physical sense (clothes) to the metaphorical professional sense (jobs) to help students internalize the concept of gradual development.
He grew the suit into.He grew into the suit.this phrasal verb is inseparable; the object must follow the particle 'into'.
Last updated April 24, 2026