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Another word for swell

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Verb

  1. To make or become greater or larger

    See also:

    increase

Noun

  1. The act of increasing or rising

    See also:

    increase

Adjective

  1. Exceptionally good of its kind

    See also:

    good

  2. Particularly excellent

    Idioms:
    See also:

    good

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Another word for swell

Modifier
  1. See also:

    excellent

Verb
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Sentence Examples

  • Don't let your head swell up that way.

  • He seemed to swell with satisfaction.

  • She felt his magic swell around him, the fire in his gaze sizzling through her blood.

  • As her shoulder began to swell, the pain was nauseating.

  • Now we have a swell winter outfit--coats, hats, gowns, flannels and all.

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