swell

swells swelled swollen swelling
Noun
1. the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
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2. a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
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3. a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
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4. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
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Verb
1. increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity; "The music swelled to a crescendo"
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2. become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger; "The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son"
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3. expand abnormally; "The bellies of the starving children are swelling"
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4. as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things; "Strong emotions welled up"; "Smoke swelled from it"
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5. come up; "Tears well in her eyes"
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6. cause to become swollen; "The water swells the wood"
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Adjective
1. very good; "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
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