This is the 610th most frequent Estonian word.
kasvas
The Estonian word "kasvas" means "grew" in English.
Here, 'kasvas' is used as the finite verb, representing past tense for the action of growth.
Laps kasvas igal aastal suuremaks.
The child grew bigger every year.
In this sentence, 'kasvas' indicates the increasing physical size or length of the plant due to sunlight.
Taim kasvas päikese poole nagu iga suvepäeval.
The plant grew toward the sun as on any summer day.
Here, 'kasvas' metaphorically describes the expansion or development of the project over time.