swell
Third Person
swells
Present Participle
swelling
Past Tense
swelled
Past Participle
swollen
1
to become rounder or larger, particularly due to an increase in the amount of fluid
- After spraining her ankle, it started to swell, indicating inflammation.
- Allergic reactions can cause the face to swell, making features temporarily larger.
- When a joint is injured, it may swell as part of the body's natural healing process.
- The injured area is currently swelling due to the inflammation response.
- After the long flight, his ankles swelled due to poor circulation.
2
to increase in size, volume, or intensity, often in a gradual or steady manner
- The company’s profits swelled after the successful product launch.
- The balloon began to swell as air was pumped into it, growing larger with each breath.
- The company’s profits swelled over the course of the year due to increased sales.
- The tension in the room swelled as the debate grew more heated.
- The music swelled to a powerful crescendo, filling the room with emotion.
3
to be strongly or intensely filled with a specific emotion
- His heart swelled with pride when he saw his son score the winning goal.
- As the national anthem played, his heart swelled with patriotism.
- She swelled with happiness when she realized she had won the contest.
- The crowd swelled with excitement as the concert began.
- He felt his heart swell with compassion for the homeless man on the street.
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4
to form large waves or swells often as a result of wind or other natural forces
- The ocean began to swell as the storm clouds gathered on the horizon.
- The waves swelled dramatically overnight, making it difficult to navigate the waters.
- The surfers were waiting for the waves to swell, hoping for the perfect ride.
- The sea swelled with force, pushing the boat further out into the open water.
- After the storm passed, the sea slowly began to swell, with waves rising higher.
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5
to cause a feeling or emotion to grow stronger or more intense within a person
- A sense of pride swelled within him as he received the award.
- The excitement in the room swelled as the concert time approached.
- Anger swelled inside her as she read the unfair letter.
- The feeling of love swelled in her chest when she held her baby for the first time.
- Her hopes swelled as she listened to the encouraging news.
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6
to cause something to become larger, more numerous, or more intense
transitive
- The company’s success swelled their customer base, leading to increased demand.
- The approaching storm swelled the river’s water levels, making evacuation necessary.
- The tension in the room was swelled by the heated arguments.
- The company swelled its profits by expanding into new international markets.
- The army swelled its forces by recruiting additional soldiers from neighboring regions.