overgrow (redirected from overgrows)

o·ver·grow  (vr-gr, vr-gr)

v. o·ver·grew (-gr), o·ver·grown (-grn), o·ver·grow·ing, o·ver·grows

v.tr.

1. To grow over with herbage or foliage.

2. To grow beyond or too large for.

v.intr.

1. To grow beyond normal or usual size.

2. To become grown over, as with unwanted vegetation or weeds.

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	overgrow - grow too large exceed, transcend, surpass - be greater in scope or size than some standard; "Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds"
	2.	overgrow - become overgrown; "The patio overgrew with ivy" change state, turn - undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; "We turned from Socialism to Capitalism"; "The people turned against the President when he stole the election"
	3.	overgrow - grow beyond or across; "The ivy overgrew the patio" grow over grow - become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain; "The problem grew too large for me"; "Her business grew fast"