ほの 褒められて伸びる Show inflections LinksSentence search for 褒められて伸びるSentence search for ほめられてのびるKanji details for 褒 and 伸Edit in JMdict Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb1. to grow (as a human, etc.) when complimented; to respond better to the carrot than the stick Discussions Log in to talk about this word.