English Dictionary

To grow larger; to dilate or extend the exterior surface or dimensions, by matter added within, or by expansion of the inclosed substance; as, the legs swell in dropsy; a bruised part swells; a bladder swells by inflation.
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To increase in size or extent by any addition; to increase in volume or force; as, a river swells, and overflows its banks; sounds swell or diminish.
Source : opted (154260)  - auto

To rise or be driven into waves or billows; to heave; as, in tempest, the ocean swells into waves.
Source : opted (154261)  - auto

To be puffed up or bloated; as, to swell with pride.
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To be inflated; to belly; as, the sails swell.
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To be turgid, bombastic, or extravagant; as, swelling words; a swelling style.
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To protuberate; to bulge out; as, a cask swells in the middle.
Source : opted (154265)  - auto

To be elated; to rise arrogantly.
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To grow upon the view; to become larger; to expand.
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To become larger in amount; as, many little debts added, swell to a great amount.
Source : opted (154268)  - auto