Synonyms for

Swelled

Verb / sweld / Another word for swelled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to become larger or fuller

Synonyms & similar words

swell well swellup puffup big tumesce tumefy intumesce wellup vainglorious expand enlarge grow increase inflate distend bulge bloat protrude rise stretch tumefy tumesce widen amplify

Example sentences

  1. The river swelled after a heavy rain.
  2. The athlete's muscles swelled with exertion.
  3. The baker's bread dough swelled in the warm oven.
  4. The child's ankle swelled after she fell off her bike.
  5. The balloon swelled as air was pumped into it.

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