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High society
Plural for a gradual increase in physical size
“The query is, does this arise from the immediate stroke of the heart, or is it by the lateral pressure, occasioned by the swell of the arteries?”
Plural for a gradual increase in amount, intensity, or degree
“The country anticipates a huge swell of senior citizens in the coming years.”
Plural for a slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break
“You smell the salt air of the ocean, feel the swell of the waves under your boat, and the slipperiness of a freshly caught fish.”
Plural for something that protrudes or sticks out
“My poor dog has a big swell on his leg, and the doctors are undecided on what exactly is causing the swelling.”
Plural for a vain man that is greatly concerned about his appearance
Plural for a very large and destructive wave caused by a tremendous disturbance in the ocean
Plural for a (typically sudden) spurt or build-up of something in great quantities
Plural for a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water
Plural for the breaking of waves on a shore
Plural for a small hill or mound
Plural for a throbbing or palpitating movement or rhythm
Plural for one of the aristocracy, nobility, or people of rank in a community
Plural for a place or point where something deviates from a straight path
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
To physically rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically
To teem, or be overrun or overflowing with
To cause inflammation to (one's skin)
To bend or turn in a curved direction or motion
To become excitedly upset or angry
To break out in blisters
To congratulate (oneself) proudly
To feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation
To make or become thick or thicker
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