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swell

[swel]

swell Definition

  • 1to become larger and rounder than usual; to increase in size or volume
  • 2to feel or express pride or satisfaction
  • 3to be filled with a particular emotion or quality

Using swell: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "swell" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The injured area swelled up and turned red.

  • Example

    The crowd swelled as the concert began.

  • Example

    He swelled with pride when he received the award.

  • Example

    Her heart swelled with joy at the sight of her newborn baby.

  • Example

    The sails swelled with the wind.

swell Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for swell

Idioms Using swell

  • swell one's head

    to make someone arrogant or conceited

    Example

    Don't let all this praise swell your head.

  • swell the coffers

    to increase the amount of money that an organization has

    Example

    The charity event helped to swell the coffers of the organization.

  • to join in singing with a group of people

    Example

    The audience swelled the chorus during the performance.

Phrases with swell

  • swell up

    to become larger and rounder than usual, especially because of an injury or infection

    Example

    My ankle swelled up after I twisted it.

  • to feel very proud

    Example

    He swelled with pride when he saw his son graduate.

  • to increase the number of people in a group

    Example

    The company is looking to swell the ranks of its employees.

Origins of swell

from Old English 'swellan', meaning 'to grow or become swollen'

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Summary: swell in Brief

The verb 'swell' [swel] means to increase in size or volume, to feel or express pride or satisfaction, or to be filled with a particular emotion or quality. It can describe physical changes like swelling up from an injury, or emotional changes like swelling with pride. The phrase 'swell up' refers to physical swelling, while 'swell the ranks' refers to increasing the number of people in a group. Idioms include 'swell one's head,' meaning to make someone arrogant, and 'swell the coffers,' meaning to increase an organization's funds.

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