n (biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
n (electronics) the production of (semiconductor) crystals by slow crystallization from the molten state
v pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
v become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
v increase in size by natural process
v cause to grow or develop
v develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
v come into existence; take on form or shape
v cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
v come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
v grow emotionally or mature
v become attached by or as if by the process of growth
a relating to or suitable for growth
the growing season for corn good growing weather