Meaning ofgrow upin English

Verb

1. to mature into adulthood
   As a child, she would grow up to be a famous scientist.
   Synonyms:

   maturecome of agereach adulthood
   Antonyms:

   remain childishstay youngretard development
2. to stop childish behavior; act maturely
   He needs to grow up and take responsibility for his actions.
   Synonyms:

   maturesettle downstraighten outshape up
   Antonyms:

   act outmisbehaveregress
3. to develop and flourish; increase in size
   The city will grow up around the new transportation hub.
   Synonyms:

   developflourishthrivematureexpand
   Antonyms:

   shrinkdwindlewitherdeclinestunt