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to swell
verbgeneral usecommon/ĩˈʃaɾ/in·char
Definition
1To increase in volume, typically due to fluid accumulation or gas; to become swollen.
Usage examples
“The bee sting caused his arm to swell.”
“Her eyes began to swell from crying.”
Common combinations
swell upswell with pridecause swelling
Idiomatic expressions
- Swell with pride.