grow wide

Frequency: 6.245.3 per million words

Similar to 'go wide', describes a gradual widening, especially of the eyes.

wideVERB + wide

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grow

Examples (10)

  • His eyes grew wide with astonishment at the sudden revelation.
  • As the magic trick unfolded, the children's eyes grew wide in wonder.
  • Her mouth grew wide in a surprised gasp, unable to form words.
  • The gap in the fence had grown wide enough for the dog to slip through.
  • If you tell him the secret, his eyes will surely grow wide with disbelief.
  • The river grew gradually wide as it approached the delta.
  • She watched his pupils grow wide as he realized the truth.
  • Despite their initial closeness, the emotional distance between them had grown wide.
  • He tried to make his smile grow wide to reassure them, but it felt forced.
  • Don't let your imagination grow too wide, stick to the facts.