Grow away from
verb
To gradually start to change your beliefs or stop being close to someone as time passes.
As he grew older, he seemed to grow away from his family.
Often appears as...
- grow away from family
- grow away from friends
verb
To develop or progress away from a particular condition or state.
She has grown away from her shy, quiet self to become a confident, outspoken woman.
Often appears as...
- grow away from past
- grow away from former self
verb
In horticulture, to direct the growth of a plant away from an object or area.
You should grow the vines away from the wall to prevent damage.
Often appears as...
- grow plants away from
- grow vines away from
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To gradually start to change your beliefs or stop being close to someone as time passes.
As he grew older, he seemed to grow away from his family.
Often appears as...
- grow away from family
- grow away from friends
verb
To develop or progress away from a particular condition or state.
She has grown away from her shy, quiet self to become a confident, outspoken woman.
Often appears as...
- grow away from past
- grow away from former self
verb
In horticulture, to direct the growth of a plant away from an object or area.
You should grow the vines away from the wall to prevent damage.
Often appears as...
- grow plants away from
- grow vines away from
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Indicates an emotional or relational separation, not physical distance.
She didn't plan to grow away from her childhood friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Change
The process is usually slow and might not be intentional.
Over the years, they grew away from their traditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Negative
The change can be positive, neutral, or negative, depending on context.
As he grew away from his fears, he found courage.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Indicates an emotional or relational separation, not physical distance.
She didn't plan to grow away from her childhood friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Change
The process is usually slow and might not be intentional.
Over the years, they grew away from their traditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Negative
The change can be positive, neutral, or negative, depending on context.
As he grew away from his fears, he found courage.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Distance
Indicates an emotional or relational separation, not physical distance.
She didn't plan to grow away from her childhood friends.
Pro Tip 2/3Gradual Change
The process is usually slow and might not be intentional.
Over the years, they grew away from their traditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Negative
The change can be positive, neutral, or negative, depending on context.
As he grew away from his fears, he found courage.
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