SWELL — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
swell
A crescendo followed by a decrescendo.
The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea.
A rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor).
A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
Expand abnormally.
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- The bellies of the starving children are swelling.
Cause to become swollen.
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- The water swells the wood.
Increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity.
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- The music swelled to a crescendo.
Come up.
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- Tears well in her eyes.
Become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger.
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- The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son.
As of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things.
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- Strong emotions welled up.
- Smoke swelled from it.
Very good.
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- He did a bully job.
- A neat sports car.
- Had a great time at the party.
- You look simply smashing.
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