grow into somebody/something phrasal verb (see also grow)

1. to develop over time and become a particular kind of person or thing:
Sue grew into a lovely young woman.
The two-part show has grown into a full-fledged series.

2. to gradually learn how to do a job or deal with a situation successfully:
She will grow into her new role over the next few months.

3. if a child grows into clothes, he or she becomes big enough to wear them

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