forgrow

Meaning

Verb

  • To grow to excess or out of shape; grow unduly.
  • To become grown over; overgrow; become covered with growth (usually one that is excessive or unsightly).

Origin

  • From Middle English forgrowen, from Old English forgrōwan ("to grow up, grow into, increase, overgrow"), equivalent to for- + grow.

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