Synonyms for swell

Some common synonyms of swell are: swell [v. n.] 1. Dilate, expand, tumefy, distend, fill out, intumesce, grow larger or bigger (by expansion). 2. Increase (by outward addition), augment, enlarge. 3. Rise (as waves), heave, surge. 4. Belly, be inflated. 5. Strut, look big, put on airs, be puffed up, swagger, ride a high horse, carry with a high hand. 6. Be turgid or bombastic. 7. Bulge, protuberate, ~ out. 8. Be puffed, be bloated, become irate. 9. Glow, expand, warm, thrill, heave, throb, grow big. 10. Be elated, rise into arrogance. 11. Become larger, grow upon the view.