swell in Latin
swell in Latin is tumor, adaestuō, intumēscō — swell means to grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
swell in Latin
tumor
A long series of ocean waves, generally produced by wind, and lasting after the wind has ceased.
adaestuō
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
intumēscō
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
tumeō
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
turgescō
(intransitive) To become bigger, especially due to being engorged.
What does "swell" mean?
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verb To grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
"Her ankle began to swell after the fall."
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verb To grow gradually in force, loudness, or intensity.
"The music swelled as the orchestra reached the finale."
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noun A long, rolling ocean wave that continues after the wind that made it has died down.
"The boat rose and fell on the gentle swell."
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adj Excellent; very good (informal, dated-sounding).
""That's a swell idea," he said with a grin."
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swell in a sentence
- Her ankle began to swell after the fall.
- The dough will swell as the yeast works.
- The music swelled as the orchestra reached the finale.
- A murmur of excitement swelled through the crowd.
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What is "swell" in Latin?
"swell" in Latin is tumor, adaestuō, intumēscō. swell means: To grow bigger, especially by filling with fluid or gas.
How do you use "swell" in a sentence?
Example: "Her ankle began to swell after the fall." In Latin, "swell" is tumor, adaestuō, intumēscō.
Are there other ways to say "swell" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "swell": tumor, adaestuō, intumēscō, tumeō, turgescō.
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