No. 2,217 in Catalan
creixen
"Creixen" means "they grow."
In a sentence
Les plantes del jardí creixen més ràpidament quan hi ha sol.
The plants in the garden grow faster when there is sunlight.
The word 'creixen' here implies the growth of plants, indicating a biological development.
Els nens creixen i aprenen coses noves cada dia.
The children grow and learn new things every day.
In this usage, 'creixen' refers to human development and maturation over time.
Les dificultats creixen amb el pas del temps si no s'aborden adequadament.
Difficulties grow over time if not adequately addressed.
Here, 'creixen' is used metaphorically to describe an increase in severity or presence of problems or difficulties.
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