This is the 1136th most frequent Spanish word.
crecer
"Crecer" means "to grow" in English.
In this context, 'crecen' refers to plants or living organisms increasing in size or maturity.
Los árboles crecen rápidamente durante la primavera.
The trees grow quickly during the spring.
Here, 'crecer' is used metaphorically to express personal development or self-improvement.
Espero crecer como persona con este nuevo desafío.
I hope to grow as a person with this new challenge.
In this instance, 'creciendo' is used to indicate an increase in number or quantity related to a demographic.