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
In a bid to get the best and freshest fruits and vegetables on their tables and to capitalize on the organic-food craze more restaurants are growing their own greens.
Asked about the growing debate in Spain, Ruiz Villasuso says that "bullfights are like the Church; they will be here for ever.
MySpace gets Google into the fastest-growing online communities, Intuit helps Google target a whole new market of business users, and MTV gets Google into video distribution.
Growing number of Eastern Iowa cities requiring meth lab cleanup A growing number of eastern Iowa communities are holding property owners responsible for cleaning buildings where methamphetamine labs are found. The Marion City Council approved Thursday an ordinance that would require property owners to clean buildings or cars where drugs were manufactured or grown before the property can be used again. Ordinance 13-13 also requires [...]
June 21, 2013 - The Gazette
Growing Focus on Business Intelligence Spurs Demand for Data Warehouse Management Software, According to New Report by ... GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Data Warehouse Management Software markets. Global market for Data Warehouse Management Software is projected to reach US$16.9 billion by 2018, driven by growing focus on business intelligence and strong demand for next generation Data Warehouse Platforms. (PRWeb June 21, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases ...
June 21, 2013 - PRWeb
Keith Richards in San Francisco Chronicle In a statement posted on the Rolling Stones Web site, Richards said: "The complete story is lost in the usual slanting! The truth of the matter is that I planted a sturdy English Oak. I took the lid off the box of ashes and he is now growing oak...
Barack Obama in CNN We have to recognize that we face more than a deficit of dollars right now. We face a deficit of trust -- deep and corrosive doubts about how Washington works that have been growing for years,Obama said.
Hillary Rodham Clinton in CNN These appalling assaults on members of our own State Department family are, sadly, part of a growing tragedy besetting many communities in Mexico,US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a statement Sunday night. "They underscore the...