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grow old

/ɡroʊ oʊld/

[/ɡroʊ oʊld/]

become aged

Beginnerphrase

Definition

To become older over time; to age.

Example

They hope to grow old together.

They hope to grow old together.

Etymology

From 'grow' plus 'old', describing the process of ageing.

How & Where It’s Used

Common in talk about life and ageing.

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