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Protuberant or abnormally distended
“In these cases, the external auditory canal lacks cerumen and is lined by dry, hypertrophic skin with variable swelling and stenosis.”
An increase in quantity, size, or degree
The state of swelling caused by the congestion of blood vessels
The state of being satiated or sated, of being full, of being at maximum capacity
A rolling or heaving motion, especially of a body of water
Jutting or projecting outwards
Having the characteristics of a wave
Becoming larger in size, degree or intensity
Rounded, curving outward
Having a large scope or range
(archaic) In a late stage of pregnancy
Present participle for to become increasingly bloated or large in size
“Hot air found its way into the balloon, which began to swell and rise out of the basket.”
Present participle for to increase, or cause to increase, in amount, degree or value
“Mr. Borda expected kangaroo numbers would swell again in September or October and predicted the state would not cope with more animals.”
Present participle for to be filled with something, or be intensely affected by an emotion
“The thought of managing his own store someday made Glen swell with pride.”
Present participle for to become or make louder in volume
“The great city was waking up, and the noise began to swell, like the roar of the sea.”
Present participle for to move, or cause to move, in a wavelike motion
Present participle for to thicken, especially by boiling, evaporation, or condensation
Present participle for to be in great abundance
Present participle for to cause inflammation to (one's skin)
Present participle for to bend or turn in a curved direction or motion
Present participle for to become excitedly upset or angry
Present participle for to have or cause to have blisters
Present participle for to congratulate (oneself) proudly
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