To increase by a natural process of development or of enlargement, as a living organism or any of its parts; specifically, to increase by assimilation of nutriment, as animals or plants.To be enlarged or extended, in general; increase; wax: as, a growing reputation; to grow in grace or in beauty.To be changed from one state to another; become; be carried or extended, as to a condition or a result: as, to grow pale; to grow indifferent; to grow rich; the wind grew to a tempest.To become attached or conjoined by or as if by a process of growth.Nautical, to lead: as, the chain grows out on the port bow.To pass beyond or away from in development; leave behind; give up: as, to grow out of one's early beliefs or follies.To take root; spring up; arise: as, a hostile feeling grew up in the community.To cause to grow; cultivate; produce; raise: as, a farmer grows large quantities of wheat.Of a crystal, to develop or enlarge by the addition of molecules arranged in accordance with the laws of molecular attraction.