grows

grows - verb

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
become larger, greater, or bigger; expand or gain
increase in size by natural process
cause to grow or develop
develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation
come into existence; take on form or shape
cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques
come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes)
grow emotionally or mature
become attached by or as if by the process of growth

grows - thesaurus

Scrabble score = 9