to swell

verb/ĩˈʃaɾ/medium

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Definition

To increase in volume, typically due to fluid accumulation or gas; to become swollen.

The bee sting caused his arm to swell.

Her eyes began to swell from crying.

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Common collocations

swell upswell with pridecause swelling

Idiomatic expressions

Do latim 'inflare' (soprar para dentro), por via do galego-português 'inchár'.