overgrow

/ˈoʊvərˌgroʊ/
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Other forms: overgrew; overgrowing; overgrows

Definitions of overgrow
  1. verb
    become overgrown
    “The patio overgrew with ivy”
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    type of:
    change state, turn
    undergo a transformation or a change of position or action
  2. verb
    grow too large
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    type of:
    exceed, surpass, transcend
    be greater in scope or size than some standard
  3. verb
    grow beyond or across
    “The ivy overgrew the patio”
    synonyms: grow over
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    type of:
    grow
    become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
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