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to swell
01
to become rounder or larger, particularly due to an increase in the amount of fluid
02
to increase in size, volume, or intensity, often in a gradual or steady manner
03
become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger
04
come up, as of a liquid
05
come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)
06
cause to become swollen
Swell
01
the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea
02
a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)
03
a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
04
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
swell
01
very good
swell
v
swelled
adj
swelled
adj
swelling
n
swelling
n
Example
After the long flight, his ankles swelled due to poor circulation.
The injured area is currently swelling due to the inflammation response.
When a joint is injured, it may swell as part of the body's natural healing process.
Allergic reactions can cause the face to swell, making features temporarily larger.
After spraining her ankle, it started to swell, indicating inflammation.
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