Phrasal verb
grow together
Definition
phrasal verb. to develop a closer relationship with someone over time as you both change or mature.
phrasal verb. to develop a stronger emotional or social bond through shared experiences and maturation; often used to describe the evolution of long-term relationships.
Examples
“We grew together during our years at university.”
“While many couples drift apart over the years, they managed to grow together by supporting each other's goals.”
“The two communities, once divided by historical grievances, began to grow together as economic interests aligned and cultural exchanges became more frequent.”
Examples
simple
“We grew together during our years at university.”
contextual
“While many couples drift apart over the years, they managed to grow together by supporting each other's goals.”
complex
“The two communities, once divided by historical grievances, began to grow together as economic interests aligned and cultural exchanges became more frequent.”
Usage
usually used as an intransitive verb with a plural subject (we, they, the couple).
Teaching tip
contrast this with 'grow apart', which is its direct opposite and much more common in discussions about failing relationships.
Pitfall
They grew together their children.
They grew together while raising their children.
this phrasal verb is intransitive and cannot take a direct object; you cannot 'grow together' someone else.
Phrasal verb
Particles
together
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
subject(plural) + grow + together
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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