A2 — Elementaryverb
crescere
to grow
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
svilupparsiaumentarematurareprosperare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
diminuiredecrescereappassirerimpicciolire
Usage note
'Svilupparsi' = to develop (projects, skills). 'Maturare' = to mature emotionally. 'Prosperare' = to thrive. Uses essere in compound tenses when intransitive.
Example
"Sei cresciuto tantissimo — non ti riconoscevo quasi!"
"You have grown so much — I almost didn't recognise you!"
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