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swell
The word carries a strong sensory association with expansion and rising pressure. It evokes a feeling of gradual growth that reaches a peak, whether it is the physical bloating of a limb, the rising tide of an ocean, or the mounting intensity of an emotion like pride or anger. In social contexts, the adjective form feels nostalgic and quaint. While once a common term for high status or quality, it now sounds like something from a mid-century American film, conveying a cheerful, innocent sense of approval rather than modern sophistication.
Countable when referring to a specific ocean wave event. Uncountable when referring to the general phenomenon of rising water levels.
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To increase in size or volume, often due to internal pressure or fluid accumulation.
"His ankle began to swell after the sprain."
To make something larger or more voluminous.
"The river swelled with the autumn rains."