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grew (gro̵̅o̅)

intransitive verb, transitive verb

grow

Etymology: ME greu < OE greow

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grew Usage Examples

Object

  • cell: Transplant of embryonic cells into the brains of Parkinson's patients turned into an irredeemable nightmare because the cells grew uncontrollably [ 17 ] .

Modifying Another Word

  • uncontrollably: Transplant of embryonic cells into the brains of Parkinson's patients turned into an irredeemable nightmare because the cells grew uncontrollably [ 17 ] .

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • up: Visiting a school she asked a class of schoolgirls what they hoped to be when they were grew up.
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