grow on

verb

1. intr, preposition to become progressively more acceptable or pleasant to

   I don't think much of your new record, but I suppose it will grow on me

Idioms and Phrases

Also, grow upon .

Example Sentences

Those experiences have made him realise the opportunity to score centuries doesn’t just grow on trees.

From BBC

Oliver Bromley has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumours to grow on his nerves.

From BBC

It’s companionable, with casts made to feel like family, and the long seasons mean that practically any show you throw in with, good, bad or indifferent, will have a chance to grow on you.

From Los Angeles Times

Growing up in England with neurofibromatosis type 1, a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on his face, Pearson was often taunted by classmates who cruelly called him “Elephant Man” and other names.

From Los Angeles Times

The need he fills: For a team heavy on small guards and rim-running bigs, a two-way wing with real room to grow on both sides of the ball has real value.

From Los Angeles Times