swelled

[US]/[swelːd]/
[UK]/[swelːd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To increase in size or volume, especially due to absorption of liquid.; To rise in emotion; become filled with feeling.; To become larger or more prominent.
adj.Increased in size or volume.

Phrases & Collocations

swelled with pride

swelled up

swelling river

swelled eyes

swelling chest

swelled head

swelling rapidly

swelled ankles

swelling tissues

swelled voice

Example Sentences

her heart swelled with pride as she watched her son graduate.

the river swelled after days of heavy rain.

his muscles swelled with each weightlifting session.

a lump swelled in her throat, and she couldn't speak.

the crowd swelled as the band took the stage.

my ankle swelled up after the injury.

the dough swelled in the warm bowl.

a feeling of hope swelled within him.

the lake swelled to its highest level of the year.

his voice swelled with emotion as he delivered the eulogy.

the company's profits swelled to record levels.

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