Grow up

verb

To become an adult.

When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.
Visual representation of "grow up" - To become an adult

Often appears as...

  • when i grow up
  • grow up fast
verb

To mature emotionally or in behavior.

You need to grow up and accept responsibility.
Visual representation of "grow up" - To mature emotionally or in behavior

Often appears as...

  • need to grow up
  • grow up quickly

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To be raised (in a specific location or environment).

I grew up in New York.
Visual representation of "grow up" - To be raised (in a specific location or environment)

Often appears as...

  • grew up in
  • growing up in
verb

To increase in size or height.

The trees in my yard have been growing up steadily.
Visual representation of "grow up" - To increase in size or height

Often appears as...

  • growing up tall
  • grow up strong
verb

To become an adult.

When I grow up, I want to be a doctor.
Visual representation of "grow up" - To become an adult

Often appears as...

  • when i grow up
  • grow up fast
verb

To mature emotionally or in behavior.

You need to grow up and accept responsibility.
Visual representation of "grow up" - To mature emotionally or in behavior

Often appears as...

  • need to grow up
  • grow up quickly

Usage tips

Disapproving

verb

To be raised (in a specific location or environment).

I grew up in New York.
Visual representation of "grow up" - To be raised (in a specific location or environment)

Often appears as...

  • grew up in
  • growing up in
verb

To increase in size or height.

The trees in my yard have been growing up steadily.
Visual representation of "grow up" - To increase in size or height

Often appears as...

  • growing up tall
  • grow up strong
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Dreams and Aspirations

Used when talking about future careers or roles one hopes to achieve as an adult.

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When I grow up, I dream of inventing something amazing.
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Child's Perspective

Often voiced by children when imagining their adulthood.

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I can't wait to drive a car when I grow up!
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Dreams and Aspirations

Used when talking about future careers or roles one hopes to achieve as an adult.

Illustration for Dreams and Aspirations
When I grow up, I dream of inventing something amazing.
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Child's Perspective

Often voiced by children when imagining their adulthood.

Illustration for Child's Perspective
I can't wait to drive a car when I grow up!
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Dreams and Aspirations

Used when talking about future careers or roles one hopes to achieve as an adult.

Illustration for Dreams and Aspirations
When I grow up, I dream of inventing something amazing.
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Child's Perspective

Often voiced by children when imagining their adulthood.

Illustration for Child's Perspective
I can't wait to drive a car when I grow up!
Visual representation of the word "Grow up"

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