grows out of

Develops beyond origin

Grows out of describes something emerging from or developing as a natural consequence of something else.

A business grows out of a hobby when casual interest becomes serious enterprise.

Conflicts grow out of misunderstandings.

The phrase emphasizes organic development rather than deliberate creation—the result wasn't planned but arose from what came before.

Separately, to grow out of clothes or habits is to outgrow them.

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metamorphosis · precursor · genesis · starting point · antecedent · causality · reliance · source · derivation · transition · emergence · evolution · basis · unfolding · foundation · building blocks · takes root · adjustment

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developmental origin

grows out ofleads to

Produces as outcome

results in · ends in

phase transition (outgrowing)

grows out ofembraces

Holds lovingly, or adopts

Family

grow, grows, grew, grown, growing, grower, growers, growth, growths

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G