CEFR B1

swell

verb

Meaning

To become larger or rounder in size, or to make something do this.

Examples

His ankle began to swell after he twisted it.
The crowd swelled as more people arrived.

Synonyms: enlarge, expand, inflate, bulge

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swell (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /swɛl/

Definition

To become larger or rounder in size, or to make something do this.

Examples

His ankle began to swell after he twisted it.
The crowd swelled as more people arrived.
The dough will swell as it rises.

How to Use swell

swell up (phrasal verb): To become larger or rounder. — "The balloon swelled up with air."
swell with [emotion] (prepositional phrase): To be filled with a strong emotion. — "He swelled with anger at the injustice."

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