grew

1. To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

   Children grow quickly.

2. To appear or sprout.

   A long tail began to grow from his backside.

3. To develop, to mature.

   As I grew throughout adolescence, I came to appreciate many things about human nature.

4. To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.

   Have you ever grown your hair before?

5. To assume a condition or quality over time.

   The boy grew wise as he matured.

6. To become attached or fixed; to adhere.

verb

To be frightened; to shudder with fear.