In reference to a desired end, a condition, experience, proceeding, etc.: with various prepositions and adverbs, often in specialized senses: = get…

intransitive. To grow, wax, increase in size or stature; to grow up.

to grow up v. To advance to or towards maturity. Of persons, esp. in past participle; cf. grown-up, adj.

intransitive. To emerge from the cradle.

intransitive. To grow up or attain to adulthood, maturity, etc. Cf. sense 6a. Obsolete.

intransitive. Of a person: to reach full physical and mental development; to attain maturity.

intransitive. To attain (one's) majority; to come of age. Obsolete. rare.