Definition of "Swell" :

noun: a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

noun: the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

noun: a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

noun: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

verb: expand abnormally

"The bellies of the starving children are swelling."

verb: cause to become swollen

"The water swells the wood."

verb: increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

"The music swelled to a crescendo."

verb: come up, as of a liquid

verb: become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

"The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son."

verb: come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

"Smoke swelled from it."

adjective: very good