get to - grow to

get to - grow to
You use get to or grow to in front of another verb to say that someone gradually acquires a particular attitude. Grow to is more formal than get to.

I got to like the whole idea.

I grew to dislike working for the cinema.

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You also use get to to say that someone gradually becomes aware of something, or gradually becomes acquainted with someone or something.

I got to realize it more as I grew older.

I got to know a few people.

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In American English, if you get to do something, you have the opportunity to do it, and you do it.

I got to do a little work in Cuba.

I never got to ride in one again.

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Get to is not usually used like this in British English.
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