The difference between Blossom and Grow
When used as verbs, blossom means to have, or open into, blossoms, whereas grow means to become bigger.
Blossom is also noun with the meaning: a flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting.
check bellow for the other definitions of Blossom and Grow
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Blossom as a noun (collectively):
A flower, especially one indicating that a fruit tree is fruiting; a mass of such flowers.
Examples:
"The blossom has come early this year."
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Blossom as a noun:
The state or season of producing such flowers.
Examples:
"The orchard is in blossom."
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Blossom as a noun (figurative):
A blooming period or stage of development; something lovely that gives rich promise.
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Blossom as a noun:
The colour of a horse that has white hairs intermixed with sorrel and bay hairs.
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Blossom as a verb (intransitive):
To have, or open into, blossoms; to bloom.
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Blossom as a verb (intransitive):
To begin to thrive or flourish.
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Grow as a verb (ergative):
To become bigger.
Examples:
"Children grow quickly."
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Grow as a verb (intransitive):
To appear or sprout.
Examples:
"Flowers grew on the trees as summer approached."
"A long tail began to grow from his backside."
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Grow as a verb (transitive):
To cause or allow something to become bigger, especially to cultivate plants.
Examples:
"He grows peppers and squash each summer in his garden."
"Have you ever grown your hair before?"
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Grow as a verb (copulative):
To assume a condition or quality over time.
Examples:
"The boy grew wise as he matured."
"The town grew smaller and smaller in the distance as we travelled."
"You have grown strong."
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Grow as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
To become attached or fixed; to adhere.