Linking Verbs Come and Grow

Advanced Grammar in Use: Third Edition by Martin Hewings, Published by Cambridge Press, Copyright 2015, Unit 21 page 42.

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When an adjective or noun phrase is used after a verb to describe the subject or say what or who the subject is, the adjective or noun phase is a complement and the verb is a linking verb.

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When they are used as linking verbs come and grow (e.g. come to know, grow thoughtful) can't be followed by a noun phrase.

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After the verbs come, get, and grow (but not after became) we can use a to-infinitive. Come and grow are often used to talk about gradual change.

• I eventually came / grew to appreciate his work. (not . . . became to appreciate his work.)

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Note: I added the last section above starting "After the verbs come . . ." after I had initially posted this question. I am not sure that I understand the prior section. I think what the author is saying is that either a to-infinitive phrase follows come / grow or an adjective. Perhaps a few extra explanatory notes would help.

• I grew tired after watching the boring movie.
• I grew to like her after she helped me with my assignment.
• I came to understand his eccentric behavior.
• I came (adjective) (I can't think of one.)

Can someone (CalifJim) please give a few examples using come and grow as linking verbs to demonstrate why they can't be followed by a noun phrase?