This is the 2103rd most frequent Dutch word.
groeide
"Groeide" means "grew" in English.
In this sentence, 'groeide' is used to describe the past tense of the verb 'groeien' applied to the subject 'de boom', indicating a physical growth that occurred.
De boom groeide snel in de lente.
The tree grew quickly in the spring.
Here, 'groeide' signifies an increase in intensity or scope of the subject 'interesse' over time.
Zijn interesse in wetenschap groeide gedurende zijn jeugd.
His interest in science grew during his youth.
'Groeide' in this instance refers to an improvement or expansion in the economic context, demonstrating its metaphorical usage.