swelled

VERB

become larger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accumulate add to balloon bloat bulge enlarge expand fatten grow increase mount rise surge

STRONG

aggravate amplify augment belly billow blister dilate distend enhance extend heighten intensity plump pouch pout protrude puff tumefy uprise

WEAK

be inflated become bloated become distended become swollen fill out grow larger puff up round out well up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abridge decline decrease diminish drop fall lessen lose lower reduce shrink slump

STRONG

compress condense contract curtail shorten

WEAK

concentrate

Example Sentences

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swelled

This destructive path continues westwards along with the swelled river, before heading southwards.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

During the 1980s, the Japanese economy swelled, drawing legions of new visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026

An original $75 million set aside for unforeseen expenses in 2016 swelled to $309 million last year, and the rising cost of construction also added to the high price tag.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

After a string of prescient stock picks, including memory-chip makers SK Hynix and Sandisk, his assets under management swelled, placing the firm among the fastest-growing hedge funds in years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

“I’ve been trying not to,” I said, grimacing as the tears I’d been holding back swelled in my throat again.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin