Swell
inchar
definition
adverb
everything was just going swell
excellently; very well.
verb
her bruised knee was already swelling up
(especially of a part of the body) become larger or rounder in size, typically as a result of an accumulation of fluid.
noun
the soft swell of her breast
a full or gently rounded shape or form.
there was a heavy swell
a slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break.
adjective
you're looking swell
excellent; very good.
translation of 'swell'
verb
crescer,
intensificar-se,
enfunar,
aumentar de volume,
intensificar,
dilatar-se,
intumescer,
inchar,
dilatar,
avolumar-se
noun
janota,
mandachuva,
intumescimento,
aumento,
expansão,
dilatação,
inchação,
incremento
example
Some 35,000 additional soldiers would 'swell' the army's ranks.
Police in East Yorkshire are looking to 'swell' their crime fighting ranks as they take part in a national drive to recruit special constables this weekend.
The polls indicate a 'swell' of support for them in those outer suburban and regional electorates which went so solidly to Howard in the last election.
This is a 'swell' sound bite that ignores the reality that someone must pay for the ads, phone banks, direct mail and Web sites.
The huge 'swell' in attendance for the events has led organiser Carmel Flahavan to appeal to parents to book early for the final month of the year.
I spent the weekend with Gene and Kindy in their 'swell' new apartment.
Suddenly, a question popped into her head that made her eyes 'swell' with tears once more.
Cut to close-up of red, corn-syrup-stained hand opening to reveal said coin as violins 'swell' with sadness.
All of this points towards The Alamo's greatest strength: If you are a Texan, you'll probably 'swell' with pride at this film.
Alienation among unemployed youths will 'swell' the ranks of those vulnerable to terrorist recruitment.
Against that, there is a big 'swell' of support for Forsyth among the rank-and-file professionals on the Tour.
Traditionally, a musical climax is reached through the emotionally loaded 'swell' of dynamics or harmonic resolution.
They are volunteers who only do this once a year, so their chests 'swell' with purpose.
From here, looking back across the choppy river, there is the best view of Greenwich, with the twin halves of the Royal Naval College, and the green 'swell' of Greenwich Park behind.
New employment opportunities lead to a 'swell' of great economic growth within the city.
They are also the ones who are gaining the most ground, as most recently evidenced by the 'swell' of support for the late politician.
During most of the 18th century the forced enlistment of vagrants was also used to 'swell' the ranks of the army.
Throwbacks to a 'swell' fashion trend of yesteryear, they spice up any pair of shoes, from ballet flats to mules or slinky stilettos.
A lowly mixed stuttering guitar eeks out two short notes, only to be overtaken by an orchestral 'swell' of repetitive notes.
Blown under the porch roof by the wind, snowflakes alight on Beth Durand's curly brown hair, and on the pale rounded 'swell' of her cheeks.
‘Oh, my,’ she said, looking at Ryan, he nodded and her eyes began to 'swell' with tears.
The 'swell' of the wave he caught was the biggest push of water I've ever seen ridden.
Yet, when even first time acquaintances called him Veerappan, Bihari Lal would 'swell' with importance.
Gawain Little, a 23-year-old teacher, believes there is still a steady 'swell' of support.
Like the Irish, Scots disproportionately volunteered to 'swell' the ranks of the British army, but there were important differences.
The lentils will 'swell' with cooking so maybe add some more water if its looking a little dry.
American exchanges have cheered the proposal, which will 'swell' their ranks and pocketbooks.
He looked at her, dwarfed by the immense bed, and suddenly felt a huge 'swell' of protectiveness overcome him.
During a major 'swell' , surfable waves might break beyond the ends of the rocks.
Sloan watched Elena feeling a 'swell' of happiness in his heart.
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