Break
Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.
Grow
Grow verb - To look after or assist the growth of by labor and care.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- I've learned that families break and grow
Source: Lyrical Dissonance / Indie - The game is all about you and how you live your life, making decisions that will make or break you as you grow up.
Source: Video Game / Alter Ego -
By helping them, the main character can grow as a person, and hopefully, eventually, break the loops and live a happy life.Developed in English by Okashi Studios.
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